The Lost Spring [Pamphlet]

Jane Sproston (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 9, 2005

Based on the Greek myth of Demeter and Persephone, this story aims to be accessible to children so that they can read it by themselves or for group reading. This story is made easier for the young reader to understand by including lots of illustrations and by concentrating on separate myths. The story shows how the Greeks explained why there are different seasons of the year and how they tried to make sense of what they saw around themselves. For anyone intending to introduce their child to the world of ancient mythology, The Lost Spring is an enjoyable way to get children to learn about these fascinating stories.

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

Anyone interested in mythology will enjoy the clear retelling of the story of Demeter and Persephone. This book is particularly aimed at children, with lots of pictures to aid younger readers.

About the Author

Jane Sproston (author) has spent several years teaching at a secondary school in Manchester. Previous to this, she spent several years at Manchester University studying for her BA Hons Classical Studies and MA Ancient World Studies. Ann Fones (illustrator) has spent many years as a teacher and has taught secondary and sixth form children. She gained a 1st class honours in Fine art at Portsmouth Polytechnic in the 1970s and later an MA in Art History at the University of Manchester.

Product Details

• Pamphlet: 48 pages
• Publisher: Lulu.com; 1 edition (November 9, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1411658647
• ISBN-13: 978-1411658646