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Alexander the Great: Man, Myth or Monster?


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No. of pages 240

Published: 2012

Great for age 6-12 years

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A beautifully illustrated biography of Alexander the Great by a Whitbread Award-winner.Who was Alexander? Myth or man? God or devil? He claimed to be Zeus' son and even in his own lifetime wild legends sprang up about him. Above all, Alexander was a hero brave, wily, handsome and inspiring. This richly illustrated biography skilfully interweaves accounts of Alexanders battle campaigns with legends from each newly conquered country. From Greece and Egypt to Persia and India, the stories of the great mythical heroes Achilles, Gilgamesh, and many others echo Alexanders own charmed life.

 

 

This book has been graded for interest at 10-12 years.

There are 240 pages in this book. This book was published in 2012 by Walker Books Ltd .

Jamila Gavin used to be a concert pianist. She also worked for the BBC. She is now an award-winning writer. She has two grown-up children and lives in Stroud. David Parkins does editorial cartoons for "The Economist," cartoon strips, and has illustrated numerous children's books. Born in the UK, David now resides in Canada.

 

This book features the following characters:

The Great Alexander
This book features the character The Great Alexander.

Alexander
This book features the character Alexander.

It is a story that requires close and careful reading * CBI recommended reads of 2012 *

 

In clear language that will captivate today's readers, she brings the man and the myth vividly to life. * The Good Books Guide *

 

A sure grip on heroism brings history into contemporary view. * The Bookseller *

 

A substantial, handsome volume. * Carousel *