Greek Myths, Folktales and Legends

Author(s): Psarias-Broadbent, Vicki
Binding: Paperback,
Date of Publication: 11/09/2025,
Pagination: 368 pages,
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9780702339752,
Description:

A beautiful new edition of 20 Greek myths, retold

for a younger audience. From raging gods and goddesses to tales

of brave and foolish mortals, this collection has something for

everyone.

Stories include popular myths and folktales from across ancient

Greece. Explore the consequences of greed in The Midas Touch;

fly too close to the sun in The Fall of Icarus;

and follow the life of a brave female warrior in The Tale

of Atalanta. Discover lesser well-known stories such

as Narcissus and Echo, Apollo and Daphne, and Jason

and The Golden Fleece.

This book is the latest in the Scholastic Classics collection

which introduces generations of book lovers to timeless stories,

written especially for younger readers.

Classic stories told in a child-friendly package

The ‘Moral of the Myth’ at the end of each story

also gives an insight into social, historical context the myths were

told from. 

Written by bestselling author Vicki Broadbent Psarias who draws

on her own Greek heritage within the stories.