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Age Range
9 - 10
Genre
fiction
Copyright Year
2016-02-07
Page Count
175
Publisher
August House
Grade Level
3rd - 5th
ISBN
9781941460351
Lexile
980
Themes
heroism
personal quest
perspective

Ancient and Epic Tales: From Around the World

Written by Heather Forest

This award-winning anthology features concise retellings of pivotal episodes from global classics like the Odyssey, Beowulf, and the Ramayana. Using artful prose and dramatic dialogue, Heather Forest transforms complex oral traditions into accessible narratives that explore the human condition and the timeless journey of self-discovery.

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Age Range
9 - 10
Genre
fiction
Copyright Year
2016-02-07
Page Count
175
Publisher
August House
Grade Level
3rd - 5th
ISBN
9781941460351
Lexile
980
Themes
heroism
personal quest
perspective
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