{"product_id":"the-golden-fleece-and-the-heroes-who-lived-before-achilles-9780689868849","title":"The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom master storyteller Padriac Colum comes a Newbery Honor-winning collection of epic myths that \"is unequaled as an introduction to the classic myths for young readers\" (\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEnter a world where harpies torment mortals, the Argonaut Orpheus sings, the mighty god Zeus wages war on the Titans, and Prometheus steals fire. Author Padraic Colum weaves the tales of Jason and his Argonauts with classic Greek mythology to create this captivating epic about life, war, and astounding beings who lived in a time long past. Poetically written and wonderful for reading aloud, this collection of ancient stories will captivate modern readers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePadraic Colum (1881-1972) was a poet, a playwright, and a leader of the Irish Renaissance, but he is best known for his works for children, including \u003ci\u003eThe Children of Odin\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Golden Fleece\u003c\/i\u003e (a Newbery Honor Book). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWilliam Andrew (\"Willy\") Pogany (August 1882-July 30, 1955) was a prolific Hungarian illustrator of children's and other books.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Aladdin Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50641400365330,"sku":"9780689868849","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-golden-fleece-and-the-heroes-who-lived-before-achilles-9780689868849","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}