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Tales of Ancient Egypt

byRoger Lancelyn Green, Roger Green (Edited by), Michael Rosen (Introducer)

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Michael Rosen, Professor of Children's Literature at Goldsmiths, University of London, and bestselling author, poet and broadcaster, introduces these great myths and legends of Ancient Egypt.

Travel back deep in time to Ancient Egypt and discover the great myths and legends of the Sun God, Amen-Ra; the love story of Osiris and Isis; the curse of the book of Thoth and many other captivating tales of magic, treasure and aventure from one of the oldest and most fascinating civilizations in the world.
The Puffin Classics series is a perfect marriage of the old and the new. Enjoy some of the best books from the past and find out why and how they inspired some of the best writers of the present.
Julia Eccleshare, Lovereading4Kids

About Roger Lancelyn Green

Roger Lancelyn Green was born in 1918. He loved storytelling and was fascinated by traditional fairy tales, myths and legends from around the world. His retellings include Egyptian, Greek and Norse legends, plus a retelling of Robin Hood. He died in 1987.
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  • Series: Puffin Classics
  • Imprint: Puffin Classics
  • ISBN: 9780141332598
  • Length: 256 pages
  • Dimensions: 178mm x 17mm x 130mm
  • Weight: 167g
  • Price: £7.99
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