Lucy coats books list of books by author lucy coats. Atticus the storytellers 100 greek myths volume 1 audio download. The book is both easy to read and features clear, bright illustrations. Explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher resources and enrichment pdfs for this book. Apr 21, 2005 lucy coats read ancient history at edinburgh university, then worked in childrens publishing and now writes fulltime. With information on the various ancient sites where atticus tells his stories about ancient greek myth. May 01, 2014 with information on the various ancient sites where atticus tells his stories about ancient greek myth. This illustrated chapter book series tells the fantastic adventures of tenyearold pandemonius, the halfson of pan who becomes the beast keeper at the stables of the gods in ancient greece. She has woven the stories into an amazingly coherent tapestry, by the simple device of a storyteller travelling with his donkey through greece, thus enabling her to describe not only the setting, but also local customs connected with the myths. Anthony lewis atticus the storyteller tells his favourite myths to anyone who will listen.
She worked as a childrens book editor in london and new york, before becoming a fulltime. In 1979 she went to edinburgh university where she graduated with an ma in english literature and ancient history. How to work with myths and legends since i am this mad mythologyobsessed writer, i thought id kick off my series of occasional writing tips and tricks with brief useful guide for those of you who might be interested in this area of fiction too, but werent quite sure how or where to begin. She is widely respected for her lively retellings of myths. She began her storytelling career as a bookseller, editor and journalist, and has been fascinated by myths and legends ever since she can remember. Tenyearold pandemonius, demon for short, has been plucked from his quiet, normal life in a small greek village to become the beast keeper at the stables of the gods on olympus.
The field, 1 january 2003 this is a really lovely childrens book and is a fantastic way to introduce them to greek. Atticus the storyteller is determined to take part in the great storytelling festival near troy. There is a map at the beginning of the book telling you where he has been on his journey which i thought was very. Early reader series about greek mythology one great book. This is a really lovely childrens book and is a fantastic way to introduce them to greek mythology. The orchard book of greek myths allows readers to follow the adventures of jason, theseus, odysseus, icarus, arachne, king midas and many more heroes and heroines of ancient greek mythology. Atticus the storyteller by lucy coats, anthony lewis. Buy on amazon a visitors guide to ancient greece lesley sims written like a guide book for time travellers, this text is a perfect introduction to life in. Atticus the storytellers journey round greece map youtube. Illustrated by anthony lewis published by orion childrens books shortlisted for 2004 bbc blue peter book award atticus the storyteller leaves his home in crete and sets out on ancontinue reading. Atticus the storyteller, book by lucy coats paperback.
Lucy coats, author of one of the best books greek myth books for children, recommends her own favourites. Lucy coats is a multigenre author of childrens books. Her first picture book was published in 1991, and in 2004 she was shortlisted for the blue peter book prize for atticus the storytellers 100 greek myths. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Lucy coats, author of one of the best books on greek myths, recommends her own favourites. She is a gifted childrens poet and has also written several picture book texts. He leaves his family in crete and sets off on a yearlong journey round greece with his donkey, melissa. The legends are told in straightforward language by atticus the storyteller a neat device that leads each story into the next. Sep 19, 2002 atticus the storyteller is determined to take part in the great storytelling festival near troy. Theres one for children, one for teenagers, one for scholars, one to read out loud and one thats very definitely adult in content. Lucy coats has produced the perfect book to introduce children to the classical world. Anthony lewis is a wellknown illustrator and his picture books have sold in many countries. I enjoy the wide variety of storys and impressionist detail that goes into the storys. Simon russell beale, lucy coats, orion publishing group limited.
Steeds of the gods by lucy coats overdrive rakuten. She is a gifted childrens poet and has written several picture book texts. Lucy coats is a writer of childrens books and the author of the fabulous atticus the storytellers 100 greek myths. Set within the framework of his journey around greece with his donkey, this is a collection of 100 greek myths. The writing is perfect for reading aloud scholastic magazines best books 2003, october 2003 this is a really lovely evening news norwich, 22 august 2003 lucy coats has produced the perfect book to introduce children to the classical world.
He leaves his family in crete and sets off on a yearlong journey. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. She grew up in the small country village of dummer, and was sent to a boarding school in kent. Atticus the storytellers 100 greek myths book, 2003. Lucy coats lucy was born in hampshire and read english and ancient history at edinburgh university, which is where she met her husband, with whom she has two teenage children, both keen readers. They are retellings its been deemed suitable for children by saying uranus got a great wound of cronos, instead of saying cronos cut of his genitals. Fiona waters books for keeps concisely told in simple language, this is a good way for kids to discover the greek myths. Apr 29, 2015 lucy coats writes for children of all ages.
Linked to the book atticus the storytellers 100 greek myths by lucy coats, published by. In 2015 i have 6 upcoming titles, 4 books in the brandnew beasts of olympus series from piccadilly press grosset and dunlappenguin young readers in the usa, an early reader called the little green drum from orion and my first proper ya novel, cleo, from orchard. Atticus the storytellers 100 greek myths by lucy coats. Lucy coats is the author of more than 30 books for readers of all ages, including atticus the storytellers 100 greek myths, which was shortlisted for the blue peter book award.
Hound of hades by lucy coats overdrive rakuten overdrive. Selections of actual stories included to be confirmed. Lucy coats atticus the storytellers 100 greek myths. Local junior schools appear to be covering greece, greek culture and greek mythology as part of the syllabus so i expect sales of this book to increase accordingly. Having atticus adventures as the overriding narrative means the myths are told as short standalone stories perfect for bedtime reading, although youll probably have to read just one more. Having proven himself capable of caring for the mythical creatures that dwell on olympus, elevenyearold demon is summoned by the great god hades to the underworld to tend to cerberus, the threeheaded dog guardian of the underworld, which has been beaten by demons nemesis, heracles. Atticus the storytellers 100 greek myths volume 1 audio. On the way he tells tales of greek myths and legends.
Lucy coats is a very good writer of childrens books. Greek beasts and heroes is a fabulous introduction to them for confident readers. Her first picturebook was published in 1991, and in 2004 she was shortlisted for the blue peter book prize for atticus the storytellers 100 greek myths. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Lucy coats writes well and the tone is not patronizing at all, an unfortunate my granny bought it for my 6th birthday and from then on ive loved greek mythology. Atticus the storytellers 100 greek myths book, 2002. Click to read more about atticus the storytellers 100 greek myths by lucy coats. Lucy read her first book of greek myths at the age of seven, and has been hooked on myths of all kinds ever since. More of the ancient worlds bestloved tales are brought vividly to life in the eighth book of this essential, collectible introduction to greek myths in this installment of atticuss tales, readers will face the snake giantsterrifying 50legge. Buy a cheap copy of atticus the storytellers 100 greek. Lucy coats studied english and ancient history at edinburgh university, then worked in childrens publishing and now writes fulltime. Nov 16, 2016 just in case you thought there couldnt be another book to satisfy your childs need for greek mythology, well today you can rejoice. Evening news norwich, 22 august 2003 lucy coats has produced the perfect book to introduce children to the classical world. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.