by Geraldine McCaughrean
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The CRYSTAL POOL: MYTHS AND LEGENDS OF THE WORLD (Myths and Legend of the World Series , No 4) by Geraldine McCaughrean |
by Ingri d'Aulaire
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by Geraldine McCaughrean
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Silver Myths and Legends of the World: 50 of the Best Stories Ever by Geraldine McCaughrean |
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McCaughrean (Greek Myths) could probably weave a mesmerizing tale from the copy on the back of a cereal box. Here, harvesting 22 tales from lands as diverse as Ethiopia, Estonia, and Ceylon, she has far more promising material to work with; even so, the strength of this collection emanates from her storytelling more than from the often exotic contents. Witness her deceptively casual beginning to the all-too-familiar story of King Midas: "There was once a fool. Of course there have been far more fools than one, and fools more often than once. But this particular fool was a king, so his foolishness mattered." First-time illustrator Willey's compelling illustrations are a superb fit, too. With their vivid, dreamlike use of color, they-like the stories-quicken the reader's own imaginings. Ages 10-up.
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Grade 3-7-McCaughrean, known for her collections of Greek myths and Shakespearean tales, adds this multicultural anthology to her list. With adaptations that range from the tender and heroic "Death of El Cid" from Spain to the humorous "How Men and Women Finally Agreed" from Kenya, she presents wonderful stories from around the world. She includes many well-known characters such as King Midas, Thor, Robin Hood, the Lorelei, and Coyote the Trickster, as well as the less familiar Adapa of Mesopotamia, Estonia's flying lake, and Australia's Rainbow Snake. She retells tales of creation, romance, wit, and adventure with evocative language, and sometimes addresses readers directly as an oral storyteller would. The mixed-media illustrations are rendered in a folksy, childlike style and include cultural motifs from each legend. As with many collections, the pictures seem decorative rather than integral to the enjoyment of the stories. Quite a few anthologies of world myths and legends exist, but this one makes a place for itself because of its breadth and accessibility.?Cheri Estes, Detroit Country Day School Middle School, Beverly Hills, MI
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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McCaughrean (Greek Myths) could probably weave a mesmerizing tale from the copy on the back of a cereal box. Here, harvesting 22 tales from lands as diverse as Ethiopia, Estonia, and Ceylon, she has far more promising material to work with; even so, the strength of this collection emanates from her storytelling more than from the often exotic contents. Witness her deceptively casual beginning to the all-too-familiar story of King Midas: "There was once a fool. Of course there have been far more fools than one, and fools more often than once. But this particular fool was a king, so his foolishness mattered." First-time illustrator Willey's compelling illustrations are a superb fit, too. With their vivid, dreamlike use of color, they-like the stories-quicken the reader's own imaginings. Ages 10-up.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
Grade 3-7-McCaughrean, known for her collections of Greek myths and Shakespearean tales, adds this multicultural anthology to her list. With adaptations that range from the tender and heroic "Death of El Cid" from Spain to the humorous "How Men and Women Finally Agreed" from Kenya, she presents wonderful stories from around the world. She includes many well-known characters such as King Midas, Thor, Robin Hood, the Lorelei, and Coyote the Trickster, as well as the less familiar Adapa of Mesopotamia, Estonia's flying lake, and Australia's Rainbow Snake. She retells tales of creation, romance, wit, and adventure with evocative language, and sometimes addresses readers directly as an oral storyteller would. The mixed-media illustrations are rendered in a folksy, childlike style and include cultural motifs from each legend. As with many collections, the pictures seem decorative rather than integral to the enjoyment of the stories. Quite a few anthologies of world myths and legends exist, but this one makes a place for itself because of its breadth and accessibility.?Cheri Estes, Detroit Country Day School Middle School, Beverly Hills, MI
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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- Myths and Hero Tales: A Cross-Cultural Guide to Literature for Children and Young Adults by Alethea K. Helbig on page 115
- Children Tell Stories: Teaching and Using Storytelling in the Classroom (Multimedia DVD included with the book) by Martha Hamilton in Back Matter
- Some of My Best Friends Are Books: Guiding Gifted Readers from Pre-School to High School (2nd Edition) by Judith Wynn Halsted on page 235
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