Tales of Ancient Egypt
- Publisher : Penguin Random House
- Publishing year : November -0001
- Binding : Paperback
- ISBN : 9780141332598
- Imprint : Puffin Books
- Age Group : Young Reader
- Language : English
These stories include the great myths - of Amen-Ra, who created all the creatures in the world; of Isis, seaching the ...
These stories include the great myths - of Amen-Ra, who created all the creatures in the world; of Isis, seaching 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.
With a witty introduction by award-winning author, poet and former Children's Laureate, Michael Rosen.
Roger Lancelyn Green was born in 1918. He loved storytelling and was fascinated by traditional fairy tales, myths and legends from around the world. As well tales from ancient Egypt, his retellings include Greek and Norse legends, plus a retelling of Robin Hood. He died in 1987.