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Percy Jackson isn’t expecting freshman orientation to be any fun. But when a mysterious mortal acquaintance appears on campus, followed by demon cheerleaders, things quickly move from bad to worse. In this latest installment of the blockbuster series, time is running out as war between the...

Thousands of years ago, the ancient Greeks told wonderful stories about their many gods, goddesses, adventures and heroes.... Eventually, someone decided it’s such an AMAZING story that they should write it down. Those are the myths we have today! These myths are perfect to introduce to children of all ages. As you will soon discover, Greek myths are full of adventure and are great to listen to at bedtime or in the day. These stories feature heroic battles, epics, magic, gods, goddesses, inspiring stories, exciting places, and much, much more.

Atticus the Storyteller is determined to take part in the great Storytelling Festival near Troy. He leaves his family in Crete and sets off on a year-long journey round Greece with his donkey, Melissa; and wherever he goes he tells his favourite myths to anyone who'll listen. The 100 myths...

When Percy Jackson receives an urgent distress call from his friend Grover, he immediately prepares for battle. He knows he’ll need his powerful demigod allies, Annabeth and Thalia, at his side; his trusty bronze sword, Riptide; and . . . a ride from his mom. The demigods race to the rescue...

Uncover the secrets of a lost civilization in "Atlantis: The City of Ancients" as siblings Mia and Leo stumble upon a glowing seashell on Windy Beach, leading them to a breathtaking underwater kingdom filled with crystal towers and ribbon-lights. But as they quickly learn, the city's magic is fading and the Heart of Atlantis, the source of its power, is broken.

DISCOVER WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A HERO IN THIS MAJOR NEW SERIES FULL OF DEMIGODS, MONSTERS AND MYTHOLOGY, SET IN THE BESTSELLING WORLD OF PERCY JACKSON. Welcome to Camp Half-Blood! The legendary secret sanctuary where demigod kids – the children of Greek gods and mortals – can discover their...

For centuries, children and adults have treasured the stories handed down by Aesop, a slave who lived in ancient Greece approximately six centuries B.C. Known for their charm and simplicity, these simple tales feature brief adventures of animals, birds, and beasts - with a message hidden in each narrative. Every child should meet up with "The Hare and the Tortoise", "The Ants and the Grasshopper", "The Goose and the Golden Egg", "The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing", and other characters.

The first in Caroline Lawrence's internationally bestselling Roman Mysteries series. Flavia Gemina is a natural at solving mysteries. The daughter of a ship's captain living in Ostia, the port of Rome, in AD79, she and her three friends, Jonathan, a Jewish boy (and secretly a Christian); Nubia...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Ever wonder what goes on at Camp Half-Blood in between Percy Jackson’s legendary quests? Find out in the start of a new series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Rick Riordan and an all-star team of coauthors! In book one, five newbie demigods dare to...

A masterly retelling of Homer’s epic poem 'The Iliad' recreates the age of heroes in this spellbinding introduction to the Greek Classics.

Hear the best stories ever written with Puffin Classics Audiobooks Walk amongst the gods and men with this abridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Roger Lancelyn Green's Tales of the Greek Gods, read by Alex Jennings , Rula Lenska and David Rintoul. The beautiful land of Greece is haunted by...

“Stunning illustrations and sparkling storytelling..." - Elodie Harper "An absolute gem!" - Jennifer Saint Voyages across the sea, man-eating monsters, witches, gods, and goddesses: The Odyssey is the ultimate adventure story. Take a journey across the sea and follow the heroic, catastrophic...

Nico Cloud desperately wants to be an explorer, but her parents think adventures aren't for girls. Fate intervenes when Nico chases a kitten on board a ship...and then the ship sails out to sea! Nico is an accidental stowaway. Lucky for her, the ship belongs to a famous scientist who is on a quest for new discoveries. But clouds are brewing overhead, and cunning pirates are determined to wreck the crew's mission. Can Nico steer the ship to victory and prove her parents wrong?

Ludicrous Legends is a hilarious new junior fiction series that reimagines myths in a fun way for early readers, 7 to 10 years old. Hector and his best friend, a centaur named Hylo, are about to be tested on Greek mythology by their teacher Mr Socrates. Join them as they come to grips with the...

A retelling of an Aesop Fable about a dog and his bone. Facts about dogs are included. One day, a selfish, mangy dog finds a bone. The other dogs ask politely, “We’re soooo hungry could you please share it with us.” The dog replies, “No way. I’m not sharing this bone with anyone.”...

Brought to you by Puffin. The first audio collection in the Doctor Who: Puffin Classics series featuring four adventures. Old legends and new worlds collide in this magnificent Doctor Who crossover with King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table While investigating a strange energy in...

The 16 books in this collection bring the famous myths of Ancient Greece modernised with witty prose by Claudia Martin. Discover how Theseus outwits the brutal Minotaur, thrill at the many epic exploits of the mighty Heracles, and set sail with Odysseus on the most extraordinary voyage of all time. Perfect for children aged 7+.

A New York Times bestseller! “For fans of Percy Jackson, this fresh…thrilling” (Booklist) first book in a dark academia fantasy middle grade series from #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Crave series, Tracy Wolff, follows a girl living in a world ruled by the tenets of Greek...

All year the half-bloods have been preparing for battle against the Titans, knowing the odds of a victory are grim. Kronos’s army is stronger than ever, and with every god and half-blood he recruits, the evil Titan’s power only grows. While the Olympians struggle to contain the rampaging...

Hawthorne scrisse due libri, Il libro dele meraviglie e il mondo delle meraviglie, indirizzati a ragazzi in età scolare, in cui raccontava con linguaggio semplice e moderno i miti greci più famosi.