{"product_id":"myths-and-legends-tales-from-around-the-world-samantha-newman-hardcover","title":"Myths and Legends: Tales from Around the World -- Newman, Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassic myths and legends are brought to life for a new generation in this captivating hardback anthology, showcasing 50 stories cleverly retold and boldly illustrated in full-color. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAdapted by Samantha Newman, these best-loved stories from around the world will enchanted readers of all ages. Meet fearless hero Theseus, quick-thinking goddess Nuwa, terrifying snake-haired Medusa, and cunning trickster Coyote. Find out how Ra created the world, why Elephant digs waterholes, and even how Saturday got its name. Vivid illustrations b\u003ci\u003ey \u003c\/i\u003eFiona Sansom and Graham Kennedy bring to life a thrilling world where gods and goddesses meet ordinary mortals and brave warriors battle fearsome monsters. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom Odysseus to Horus, and Anansi to Pangu, the adventures of the gods and heroes are sure to entertain children aged 7+.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Samantha Newman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Arcturus Editions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/04\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781398857254\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSamantha Newman\u003c\/b\u003e is a children's fiction author with a talent for humor and a flair for the fantastic. She has adapted folk tales from around the world; brought Shakespeare to a modern audience; and remixed fairy tales for Arcturus's fantastic Twisted Fairy Tales series. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFiona Sansom\u003c\/b\u003e graduated with a degree in illustration from Kingston University and is a freelance illustrator mainly in children's publishing, who is now focusing her work on fine art painting. Her favorite themes are fantasy-based or realistic and colorful. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGraham Kennedy \u003c\/b\u003eis a freelance illustrator whose work is extremely detailed with a combination of traditional and digital art. His specialties are in ELT books and children's books. He also creates biblical artwork for Foundation Matters.","brand":"Newman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46962243109092,"sku":"9781398857254","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9781398857254.jpg?v=1762413463","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/myths-and-legends-tales-from-around-the-world-samantha-newman-hardcover","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}