Achilles is the son of a king and a goddess and also the best warrior in Greece. So when Prince Paris claims Helen from a Greek King, and Troy declares war, everyone knows that Achilles will be vital to the Greek cause. With the help of the gods, can young Achilles lead his fellow countrymen to victory against the Trojans? about this title: A Barefoot Books Feature Title for 2012. Latest in the Advanced Readers collection, joining Robin Hood and The Adventures of Odysseus. Lyrical retelling of one of the most important works of literature in the western cannon. Writing and illustration true to ancient style, while still feeling exciting and modern.
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Hugh Lupton has been a central figure in the British storytelling revival for more than 30 years. He tells myths, legends and folktales from many cultures. His many books include Tales of Wisdom and Wonder, The Story Tree, and Homeric pair The Adventures of Achilles and The Adventures of Odysseus, which he and Daniel Morden wrote and narrated together. He li
More about Hugh LuptonSince 1989 Daniel Morden has made his living telling stories: folktales, fairytales, myths, legends and fibs! His stories range from awful jokes to magical adventures and haunting myths. His books have twice won the Books Council of Wales' Tir Na n-Og prize and he was awarded the Hay Festival medal in 2017. Daniel lives in Monmouthshire.
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