From a prize-winning author and illustrator comes this wonderfully rich and varied collection of fifteen stories from Roman mythology, freshly retold and made accessible for today's young readers. Here are all the famous myths from the birth of Venus to the founding of Rome by Romulus and Remus. The great gods and goddesses, including Jupiter, Mars and Diana, are brought vividly to life by Emma Chichester Clark's beautiful illustrations that perfectly reflect the liveliness of Geraldine McCaughrean's retellings.

About the Author

Geraldine McCaughrean is a multi-award-winning author whose books are loved by both children and adults alike. Geraldine lives in Berkshire. Emma Chichester Clark trained at the Chelsea School of Art and the Royal College of Art before becoming a highly successful children's book illustrator. Emma lives in London.

Reviews

"- Geraldine McCaughrean has won the Carnegie Medal, the Whitbread Children's Award, the Guardian Children's Fiction Award and the Beefeater's Children's Novel Award - Emma Chichester Clark has won the Mother Goose Award - "These tales, freshly interpreted by Geraldine McCaughrean, never lose their ability to enthral." Carousel - "The book would be an attractive addition to the school library." School Librarian