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Horowitz, Anthony, 1955-

Battles and quests / Anthony Horowitz ; illustrated by Thomas Yeates. - New York : Kingfisher, 2010. - [vii], 133 pages; illustrations; 21 cm. - Legends ; . - Horowitz, Anthony, 1955- author. Legends. .

Tales originally published in: The Kingfisher book of myths and legends / Anthony Horowitz. London : Kingfisher, 1985.

The minotaur The Minotaur : Greek -- The great bell of Peking : Chinese -- Romulus and Remus : Roman -- Geriguiaguiatugo : Bororo Indian -- Given to the sun : Inca -- The ugly wife : Celtic -- Ten awesome weapons of myth and legend.

A retelling of classic myths and legends involving battles and quests. Suggested level: primary, intermediate. Myths and legends featuring big and bloody battles include such stories as "The Minotaur," "The Great Bell of Peking," and "Romulus and Remus," as well as Celtic and American Indian tales.

ISBN: 9780330510165 (pbk) 0330510169 (pbk) 9780753419373 (hbk) 0753419378 (hbk) 9780330510165 (pbk.) : $9.99 0330510169 (pbk.) : $9.99 9780753419373 (hbk.) 0753419378 (hbk.)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Mythology--Juvenile literature.
Legends--Juvenile literature.
Folklore--Juvenile literature.

Dewey Class. No.: 398.2