This gorgeous collection of traditional tales includes lyrical and accessible retellings of stories from the following six ancient worlds - India, Africa, Greece, Egypt, Rome and The Vikings. Complex stories are brought alive through the spare narrative, evocative pictures and extra information such as character family trees and additional historical background. Illustrated by award-winning artist Bee Willey.
Author Biography
Shahrukh Husain is a children's author specializing in mythology, legend, and religion. Her titles include Demons, Gods & Holy Men from Indian Myths & Legends and Stories from the Opera. Her adult titles include Virago Book of Erotic Myths and Legends. Bee Willey is the illustrator of more than 20 children's books, including Bob Robber and Dancing Jane, for which she was short-listed for the Kate Greenaway prize, and How to Be a Princess. She also worked on the packaging for Mattel's Fairytopia Barbie range.
