A great book to read to children and grandchildren at bedtime, each story just the right length to keep attention. In 1979 she went to edinburgh university where she graduated with an ma in english literature and ancient history. Lucy coats writes well and the tone is not patronizing at all, an unfortunate my granny bought it for my 6th birthday and from then on ive loved greek mythology. Atticus the storytellers 100 greek myths volume 1 audio. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Anthony lewis atticus the storyteller tells his favourite myths to anyone who will listen. Tenyearold pandemonius, demon for short, has been plucked from his quiet, normal life in a small greek village to become the beast keeper at the stables of the gods on olympus. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Apr 29, 2015 lucy coats writes for children of all ages. Atticus the storyteller, book by lucy coats paperback. This retelling of greek myths is very accessible for young readers. On the way he tells tales of greek myths and legends. Click to read more about atticus the storytellers 100 greek myths by lucy coats.
Lucy coats atticus the storytellers 100 greek myths. Atticus the storyteller by lucy coats, anthony lewis. Greek beasts and heroes is a fabulous introduction to them for confident readers. Selections of actual stories included to be confirmed. Set within the framework of his journey around greece with his donkey, this is a collection of 100 greek myths. Illustrated by anthony lewis published by orion childrens books shortlisted for 2004 bbc blue peter book award atticus the storyteller leaves his home in crete and sets out on ancontinue reading. Atticus the storytellers 100 greek myths book, 2002. Lucy coats is a very good writer of childrens books. Apr 21, 2005 lucy coats read ancient history at edinburgh university, then worked in childrens publishing and now writes fulltime. Having atticus adventures as the overriding narrative means the myths are told as short standalone stories perfect for bedtime reading, although youll probably have to read just one more.
She grew up in the small country village of dummer, and was sent to a boarding school in kent. The writing is perfect for reading aloud scholastic magazines best books 2003, october 2003 this is a really lovely evening news norwich, 22 august 2003 lucy coats has produced the perfect book to introduce children to the classical world. Atticus the storytellers 100 greek myths is a real winner. Simon russell beale, lucy coats, orion publishing group limited. She is widely respected for her lively retellings of myths. Aug 21, 2003 buy the paperback book atticus the storyteller by lucy coats at indigo. I enjoy the wide variety of storys and impressionist detail that goes into the storys. Nov 16, 2016 just in case you thought there couldnt be another book to satisfy your childs need for greek mythology, well today you can rejoice. The legends are told in straightforward language by atticus the storyteller a neat device that leads each story into the next. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. She worked as a childrens book editor in london and new york, before becoming a fulltime.
Lucy coats is a writer of childrens books and the author of the fabulous atticus the storytellers 100 greek myths. Atticus the storytellers 100 greek myths volume 1 audio download. Anthony lewis is a wellknown illustrator and his picture books have sold in many countries. In 2015 i have 6 upcoming titles, 4 books in the brandnew beasts of olympus series from piccadilly press grosset and dunlappenguin young readers in the usa, an early reader called the little green drum from orion and my first proper ya novel, cleo, from orchard. Atticus the storytellers 100 greek myths book, 2003. Theres one for children, one for teenagers, one for scholars, one to read out loud and one thats very definitely adult in content. With information on the various ancient sites where atticus tells his stories about ancient greek myth. Yes, there is an early reader series about greek mythology which not only gives kids more information on the gods and goddesses but also tackles the beasts of olympus. Buy on amazon a visitors guide to ancient greece lesley sims written like a guide book for time travellers, this text is a perfect introduction to life in. She is a gifted childrens poet and has written several picture book texts. Lucy coats, author of one of the best books greek myth books for children, recommends her own favourites. Atticus the storyteller is determined to take part in the great storytelling festival near troy. The field, 1 january 2003 this is a really lovely childrens book and is a fantastic way to introduce them to greek.
There is a map at the beginning of the book telling you where he has been on his journey which i thought was very. Having proven himself capable of caring for the mythical creatures that dwell on olympus, elevenyearold demon is summoned by the great god hades to the underworld to tend to cerberus, the threeheaded dog guardian of the underworld, which has been beaten by demons nemesis, heracles. Lucy coats books list of books by author lucy coats. Lucy coats has produced the perfect book to introduce children to the classical world. Explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher resources and enrichment pdfs for this book. Buy a cheap copy of atticus the storytellers 100 greek. Evening news norwich, 22 august 2003 lucy coats has produced the perfect book to introduce children to the classical world. Linked to the book atticus the storytellers 100 greek myths by lucy coats, published by.
How to work with myths and legends since i am this mad mythologyobsessed writer, i thought id kick off my series of occasional writing tips and tricks with brief useful guide for those of you who might be interested in this area of fiction too, but werent quite sure how or where to begin. May 01, 2014 with information on the various ancient sites where atticus tells his stories about ancient greek myth. She has woven the stories into an amazingly coherent tapestry, by the simple device of a storyteller travelling with his donkey through greece, thus enabling her to describe not only the setting, but also local customs connected with the myths. Lucy read her first book of greek myths at the age of seven, and has been hooked on myths of all kinds ever since. Lucy coats is the author of more than 30 books for readers of all ages, including atticus the storytellers 100 greek myths, which was shortlisted for the blue peter book award. Atticus the storytellers 100 greek myths, volume 3. I am a big fan of greek myths and atticus is a great example to kids like me. Hound of hades by lucy coats overdrive rakuten overdrive. This illustrated chapter book series tells the fantastic adventures of tenyearold pandemonius, the halfson of pan who becomes the beast keeper at the stables of the gods in ancient greece. Lucy coats is a multigenre author of childrens books.
The book is both easy to read and features clear, bright illustrations. Lucy coats, author of one of the best books on greek myths, recommends her own favourites. Lucy coats studied english and ancient history at edinburgh university, then worked in childrens publishing and now writes fulltime. Fiona waters books for keeps concisely told in simple language, this is a good way for kids to discover the greek myths. Early reader series about greek mythology one great book. More of the ancient worlds bestloved tales are brought vividly to life in the eighth book of this essential, collectible introduction to greek myths in this installment of atticuss tales, readers will face the snake giantsterrifying 50legge. The orchard book of greek myths allows readers to follow the adventures of jason, theseus, odysseus, icarus, arachne, king midas and many more heroes and heroines of ancient greek mythology. He leaves his family in crete and sets off on a yearlong journey. They are retellings its been deemed suitable for children by saying uranus got a great wound of cronos, instead of saying cronos cut of his genitals. Lucy coats lucy was born in hampshire and read english and ancient history at edinburgh university, which is where she met her husband, with whom she has two teenage children, both keen readers. Atticus the storytellers journey round greece map youtube. This is a really lovely childrens book and is a fantastic way to introduce them to greek mythology. Steeds of the gods by lucy coats overdrive rakuten. He leaves his family in crete and sets off on a yearlong journey round greece with his donkey, melissa.
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