This book is the winner of numerous awards. It was recognised by the National Jewish Book Award. It was recognised in the Ages 9+ category by the Nappa Gold Award. It also was recognised in the Older Readers category by the Sydney Taylor Book Award.

. This reading scheme is aimed at ELT learners.

There are 144 pages in this book. This book was published 2004 by Scholastic US .

Eric A. Kimmel is the author of many picture books, including Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins, a Caldecott Honor Book illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman. He was once a storyteller, and he loves classic tales. For more information visit Eric's website at www. ericakimmel. com. Pep Monserrat has illustrated picture book versions of such classics as The Musicians of Bremen and Aladdin and the Magic Lamp. He is delighted to have this opportunity to portray the archetypal heroes and heroines of ancient Greece. For more information visit Pep's website at www. pepmonserrat. com