Aleta and the Queen: A Tale of Ancient Greece
No. of pages 160
Published: 2000
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Inspired by Homer's "Odyssey," Aleta relates the feats of women whose stories equal the drama of that great epic. Queen Penelope, left in charge when Odysseus went to fight at Troy, must outwit the traitors in her court. Twelve-year-old Aleta finds a way to help.
This book is part of a book series called Tales Of Ancient Lands .
There are 160 pages in this book. This book was published 2000 by Annick Press Ltd .
Normand Cousineau was born in Montreal and studied Graphic Arts. His editorial illustrations have appeared in "the New York Times, The Observer" and "The Globe & Mail. " He has also received a Merit Award from "Studio Magazine. " Priscilla Galloway is a witty and scholarly writer, storyteller and educator whose work has received numerous awards. This is the fourth title in the acclaimed "Tales of Ancient Lands" series, following "Aleta and the Queen: A Tale of Ancient Greece"; "Atalanta, The Fastest Runner in the World"; and "Daedalus and the Minotaur. "
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