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1	D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths more books like this by Ingri D'Aulaire, Edgar Parin D'Aulaire add to wishlist A large format reprint of an introduction to the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece includes all of the D'Aulaires' original, detailed illustrations. see all copies from £4.59! new only from £11.14! \| first editions
2	Zen Shorts more books like this by Jon J Muth (Illustrator) add to wishlist When Stillwater the panda bear appears in their backyard, Addy, Michael, and Karl are delighted. Each of the three children pays a separate visit to the friendly panda, who responds by recounting a Zen Buddhist tale tailored to that child. While the framing story is illustrated in richly hued watercolors, the three Zen tales are depicted in spare, ... see all copies from £5.57! new only from £7.80! \| signed copies \| first editions
3	The Sorceress more books like this by Michael Scott add to wishlist Book Three begins as Sophie and Josh Newman show every sign of being the twins of prophecy, and Flamel vows to protect them from the Dark Elders. But he must find an Elder who can teach the siblings the third elemental magic--Water Magic. The only Elder who can do that is Gilgamesh--and he is quite, quite insane. see all copies from £9.83! new only from £9.83!
4	Aeneid more books like this by Virgil add to wishlist Virgil's Homeric epic was not quite completed when he died suddenly in 19 B.C. However, against Virgil's expressed wishes, the emperor Augustus decreed that it be published. It traces the journey of Aeneas to Italy after the Trojan War, where (according to Homer) he was instrumental in the founding of Rome. His voyage is a sequence of reversals ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £1.24! \| signed copies \| first editions
5	Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths more books like this by Bernard Evslin add to wishlist In this compelling book, Evslin introduces readers to the wondrous and terrifying world of superhuman beings, such as Medusa and the Minotaur, and the glory of gods like Zeus, Athena, and Poseidon--brought magically to life through exciting retellings of great adventurers such as Perseus, Daedalus, Prometheus, and others. see all copies from £2.17! new only from £2.17!
6	Dragonsong more books like this by Anne McCaffrey add to wishlist Now back in print, the first title in McCaffrey's classic Harper Hall trilogy introduces the enchanting tale of Menolly of Half Circle Hold, who becomes Pern's first female Harper who rediscovers the legendary fire lizards who previously helped to save her world. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £3.79! \| signed copies \| first editions
7	Tales of Ancient Egypt more books like this by Roger Lancelyn Green add to wishlist These stories include the great myths - of Amen-Ra, who created all the creatures in the world; of Isis, searching the waters for her dead husband Osiris; of the Bennu Bird and the Book of Thoth. But there are also tales told for pleasure about magic, treasure and adventure - even the first ever Cinderella story. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £1.83! \| first editions
8	Dragonsinger more books like this by Anne McCaffrey add to wishlist Menolly studies under the Masterharper in her quest to become an esteemed Harper of Pern. see all copies from £4.95! new only from £6.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
9	Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale more books like this by Holly Black add to wishlist From the co-creator of the bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles comes this unique gothic fantasy. "Tripping the dark fantastic with newcomer Holly Black means pixie dust may well include blood spatter, sharp thorns, and bits of broken glass."--"Publishers Weekly," starred review. see all copies from £5.57! new only from £7.19! \| signed copies \| first editions
10	Children's Homer: The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy more books like this by Padraic Colum add to wishlist This retelling of Homer's ILIAD and THE ODYSSEY was written specifically for younger readers. Illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from £3.01! new only from £4.22! \| first editions
11 view cover	D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths more books like this by Ingri D'Aulaire, Edgar Parin D'Aulaire, Michael Chabon (Preface by) add to wishlist Now back in print after more than 20 years, this beautifully illustrated introduction to Norse legends tells the stories of Odin the All-father, Thor the Thunder-god and the theft of his hammer, Loki the mischievous god of the Jotun Race, and many other tales. Full color. see all copies from £7.12! new only from £7.12!
12 view cover	Demigods and Monsters: Your Favorite Authors on Rick Riordans Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series more books like this by Rick Riordan (Editor) add to wishlist see all copies from £4.86! new only from £6.54! \| first editions
13 view cover	Pope Joan more books like this by Donna Woolfolk Cross add to wishlist In this ninth-century tale, Joan's older brother is slaughtered by the Vikings, and she adopts his identity, becoming a monk and a scholar. Eventually, she travels to Rome, becomes drawn into the complex politics of the Vatican, and is elected pope. see all copies from £5.57! new only from £7.02! \| signed copies \| first editions
14 view cover	What-The-Dickens: The Story of a Rogue Tooth Fairy more books like this by Gregory Maguire add to wishlist From the bestselling author of "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West" comes a tale-within-a-tale about the strange world of the "skibbereen" (also known as tooth fairies) and the universal need to believe.. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £1.27! \| first editions
15 view cover	The Missing Piece Meets the Big O more books like this by Shel Silverstein add to wishlist The wedge-shaped hero of The Missing Piece waits in vain for the right someone to appear, until a complete circle (the Big O) shows it how to gather its own momentum. see all copies from £7.76! new only from £8.93! \| first editions
16 view cover	The Clown of God more books like this by Tomie dePaola (Illustrator) add to wishlist In this story, a master juggler gives the finest performance of his life before the statue of the Christ child, and a miracle occurs. see all copies from £2.83! new only from £2.83! \| first editions
17 view cover	Demon Thief more books like this by Darren Shan add to wishlist Kernel Fleck sees lights--strange, multicolored patches of light. It's not until a window opens into a demon world, with horrific consequences, that Kernel discovers his powers. As a Disciple, his mission is to hunt vicious, powerful demons to the death in this follow-up to "Lord Loss." see all copies from £1.24! new only from £1.24! \| signed copies \| first editions
18 view cover	Aesops Fables more books like this by Aesop add to wishlist This collection of more than 60 of Aesop's fables includes "The Tortoise and the Hare," "The Boy who Cried Wolf," and "The Lion and the Mouse." Color illustrations accompany the text. Named a Year 2000 Notable Book by the New York Times, and one of the Best Children's Books 2000 by Publishers Weekly. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £1.24! \| signed copies \| first editions
19 view cover	The Prose Edda - Tales from Norse Mythology more books like this by Snorri Sturluson add to wishlist The Prose Edda is the most renowned of all works of Scandinavian literature and our most extensive source for Norse mythology. Written in Iceland a century after the close of the Viking Age, it tells ancient stories of the Norse creation epic and recounts the battles that follow as gods, giants, dwarves and elves struggle for survival. It also ... see all copies from £3.95! new only from £3.95! \| first editions
20 view cover	Christmas in Camelot: Merlin Mission more books like this by Mary Pope Osborne (Read by) add to wishlist In this entry in the Magic Tree House series, Jack and Annie time travel back to the days of Camelot where they help out a troubled King Arthur at Christmastime. Illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from £5.19! new only from £5.19! \| signed copies \| first editions
21 view cover	The shoe bird. more books like this by Eudora Welty add to wishlist Amusing events occur when Arturo, the parrot who works in a shoe store, fits the other birds with new shoes. see all copies from £16.88! new only from £17.11! \| signed copies \| first editions
22 view cover	The Greek Gods more books like this by Bernard Evlsin add to wishlist The biography of all the gods of ancient Greece. see all copies from £1.58! new only from £1.58! \| first editions
23 view cover	Weird U.S.: Your Travel Guide to America's Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets more books like this by Mark Moran, Mark Sceurman add to wishlist What's weird around here? That's a question Mark Moran and Mark Sceurman have enjoyed asking for years - and their offbeat sense of curiosity led them to create the best-selling phenomenon of Weird series and there's so much that's strange, odd and utterly nutty all across the U.S. that they have expanded it. They've taken their act on the road ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £9.68! \| signed copies \| first editions
24 view cover	Persistence of Memory more books like this by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes add to wishlist Sixteen-year-old Erin Misrahe just wants to be like everyone else in her new school. But Erin has more to worry about than passing AP Chemistry or making friends. In times of stress, she has always been overcome by her alter ego, Shevaun, whose violent behavior wreaks havoc on those around her. Erin can never remember anything about these episodes ... see all copies from £7.05! new only from £7.42! \| first editions
25 view cover	The Wanderings of Odysseus: The Story of the Odyssey more books like this by Rosemary Sutcliff add to wishlist A retelling of the story told in the epic poem "The Odyssey." Illustrated with color paintings. see all copies from £5.11! new only from £6.13!

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	Odyssey by Sam Homer see all from £1.24! new only from £1.24!
	The Missing Piece by Shel Silverstein see all from £5.57! new only from £9.08!
	Black Ships Before Troy: The Story of the Iliad by Rosemary Sutcliff see all from £1.24! new only from £6.13!
	Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein see all from £5.57! new only from £10.22!
	Summer of the Sea Serpent: Merlin Mission by Mary Pope Osborne, Salvatore Murdocca (Illustrator) see all from £5.57! new only from £5.57!
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