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Gr 3–6—Byrd takes readers along on this ancient epic quest crisscrossing the Aegean, the Euxine, and the Mediterranean. Helped and ch...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Many books for children about the ancient Greek hero Jason boil his adventures down to a few fragments centered on the Golden Fleece, but Byrd's large format gives the epic story more room. After an introduction explaining the tale's roots, Byrd begins with Jason's childhood (he was raised by a wise centaur) and his meeting with the goddess Hera, disguised as an old woman, who becomes his mentor. Jason gathers a ship's crew, including Hercules and Orpheus, to begin a quest, an...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Byrd's large format gives the epic story of the ancient Greek hero Jason plenty of room. Each double-page spread tells a discrete...Log In or Sign Up to Read More