Jason and the Golden Fleece : The Most Adventurous and Exciting Expedition of All the Ages

by Sofia Zarabouka

• ISBN13: 9780892367566
• ISBN10: 0892367563
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-07-29
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Summary

Alexander the Great and Jason and the Argonauts are among the most memorable heroes of Greek history and mythology. Through marvelous illustrations and engaging storytelling, award-winning author and illustrator Sofia Zarabouka retells these enduring legends for young readers. For ages nine and up. The Story of Alexander the Great tells the story of the young king of Macedonia who lived just thirty-two years and yet remains one of the most celebrated figures of classical antiquity. By the age of twenty the warrior king had proclaimed himself pharaoh of Egypt, battled Persian armies, marched into India, and carried classical culture to the foothills of the Himalayas. Combining stories from history and legend, Zarabouka chronicles the life of this boy wonder, from his early years as the son of King Philip and Queen Olympias to his rise as a brilliant leader of armies to his extraordinary reign over much of the known world. In Jason and the Golden Fleece, Zarabouka adapts the classic tale of Jason and his companions, the Argonauts. Together, this brave crew ventures to the faraway land of Colchis to steal the woolen coat of the famed golden ram. Along the way, they face many challenges, including rescuing King Phineus from the menacing harpies, navigating through a deadly passageway of rocks, and plowing a field planted with dragon's teeth that rapidly grow into fierce giants. Through words and pictures, Zarabouka describes many exciting episodes from the myth of Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece.