Comic Strip Myths: Myths, Gods and Gladiators in Ancient Rome
Big Picture Press (Verlag)
978-1-80078-877-0 (ISBN)
This fascinating and funny comic book collection is the perfect introduction to the world of the ancient Romans.
Including six mythical tales retold in comic strips, readers will learn about the founding of Rome in 'Romulus and Remus', meet a callous cyclops in 'Polyphemus and Ulysses', and much more. Each myth is told in engaging modern language, which is easy for children to understand yet still retains the humour and intrigue of the original tales.
As you journey back through ancient Rome, you'll meet an amazing array of mythical creatures and glorious gods, whilst non-fiction spreads will help you learn more about gruesome gladiators, amazing armies, evil emperors and the epic Roman empire.
With bright and bold illustrations by Laurie Avon, this retelling of the Roman myths will educate and entertain readers of all ages.
Stephen Davies writes picture books, chapter books, young adult novels, TV tie-ins and educational books. Many of his books are set in West Africa on the edge of the Sahara Desert, where he lived and worked for thirteen years. His first book Sophie and the Albino Camel won the Glen Dimplex Prize for best debut children's book. Since then he has written more than twenty books, including a series of six Hilda novels to accompany the popular Netflix animation. Laurie Avon is a freelance illustrator and printmaker based in Brighton, UK. Primarily working digitally with a focus on narrative, character and handmade textures, Laurie also champions the bespoke process of linocut printmaking. Laurie's clients include The Guardian, TIME, BBC History and Penguin Books.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 24.12.2025 |
|---|---|
| Illustrationen | Laurie Avon |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 223 x 305 mm |
| Gewicht | 602 g |
| Themenwelt | Literatur ► Comic / Humor / Manga ► Cartoon / Graphic Novel |
| Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Kinderbücher bis 11 Jahre | |
| Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Sachbücher ► Religion / Philosophie / Psychologie | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-80078-877-0 / 1800788770 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-80078-877-0 / 9781800788770 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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