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Medusa

By Sonia Elisabetta Corvaglia
Series: Little Library of Greek Heroes
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Medusa by Sonia Elisabetta Corvaglia is a captivating children's book that introduces young readers to the mythical world of ancient Greece. The story explores the intriguing life of Medusa, offering a fresh perspective on her legendary tale. With vibrant illustrations and an engaging narrative, it invites readers to discover the complexities and emotions behind Medusa's transformation, making it a fascinating journey into Greek mythology.
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Format: Hardback
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy adventurous tales featuring mythology and engaging stories for children. Dive into a captivating world where ancient legends come alive, blending excitement and mystery in a narrative crafted for young audiences.

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The most beloved and famous Greek myths recounted in a colourful and easy-to-read series. This book is about Medusa. Ages 5+.

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This new series is designed for young children to explore the rich and enchanting world of classic Greek mythology for the first time. Each volume presents, with easy and adventurous language, the stories of the most beloved heroes, gods, goddesses, and mythological creatures. Themes of epic adventures, fantasy, magic, and heroism are common elements throughout all the tales.

Medusa is crafted for ages 5 and up, offering a delightful introduction to these timeless myths.

Sonia Elisabetta Corvaglia, the author of children's books and a television screenwriter, teaches at the Cattolica University in Milan. She often travels the world but her favourite place remains the Land of Fantasy and Imagination.

Anna Lang, a Hungarian graphic designer and illustrator currently residing and working in Sardinia, adds her vivid artistry to the series. Having graduated as a graphic designer from the Hungarian University of Fine Arts in Budapest in 2011, she has since illustrated numerous titles for White Star Kids.

Key Features:

  • Fun and colourful illustrations by Anna Lang, a best-selling author and illustrator, making the topic accessible for young readers.
  • A vibrant and easy-to-read series featuring the most beloved and famous Greek myths.

Series: Little Library of Greek Heroes

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  • Dedalus and Icarus
    This new series is designed for young children to explore the wonderful and rich world of classic Greek mythology. Each volume presents the adventures of the most beloved heroes, gods, goddesses, and mythological creatures, using an easy and adventurous language. Epic stories filled with adventure, fantasy, magic, and heroism are the common elements in all these tales. Suitable for ages...
    By Sonia Elisabetta Corvaglia
    Hardback
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  • Medusa
    This new series is designed for young children to explore the rich and enchanting world of classic Greek mythology for the first time. Each volume presents, with easy and adventurous language, the stories of the most beloved heroes, gods, goddesses, and mythological creatures. Themes of epic adventures, fantasy, magic, and heroism are common elements throughout all the tales. Medusa is...
    By Sonia Elisabetta Corvaglia
    Hardback
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9788854420304

Publisher: White Star

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 September 2023

Country: Italy

Imprint: White Star

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Anna Láng

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 314g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: Little Library of Greek Heroes Sonia Elisabetta Corvaglia

About the Author

Sonia Elisabetta Corvaglia, is an author of children’s books and television screenwriter and teaches at the Cattolica University in Milan. Every now and then, she hops on a plane and visits a bit of the world but her favourite place will always be the Land of Fantasy and Imagination. Anna Lang is a Hungarian graphic designer and illustrator who is currently living and working in Sardinia. After attending the Hungarian University of Fine Arts in Budapest, she graduated as a graphic designer in 2011. In recent years she has brilliantly illustrated a number of titles for White Star Kids.

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