Name: The Beautiful Stories of Life

Full name: The Beautiful Stories of Life: Six Greeks Myths, Retold

Author: Cynthia Rylant
Year: 2008
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Mythology, Children, Fiction, Fantasy, Short Stories, Picture books

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9780152061845
0152061843
Newbery Medal-winner Cynthia Rylant retells her favorite stories from Greek mythology, breathing fresh life into the tales of Pandora, Persephone, Orpheus, Pygmalion, Narcissus, and Psyche. The writing is lyrical and understated, a perfect tone for stories that introduce young readers to themes of love and loss, pride and forgiveness. Carson Ellis's elegant black-and-white illustrations lend an aura of beauty and mystery.
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