The Bronze Cauldron: Myths and Legends of the World

by Geraldine McCaughrean

A treasury of twenty-seven myths and legends from around the world contains a diverse assortment of tales including the Indian legend of the young Buddha, the Jewish legend of the Golem, the Roman legend of Cupid and Psyche, and more.

Genres: Mythology, Childrens, Fiction

144 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1997

About the author

Geraldine McCaughrean is a British children's novelist. She has written more than 170 books, including Peter Pan in Scarlet (2004), the official sequel to Peter Pan commissioned by Great Ormond Street Hospital, the holder of Peter Pan's copyright. Her work has been translated into 44 languages worldwide. She has received the Carnegie Medal twice and the Michael L. Printz Award among others.

Reviews

[Kara · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent round-the-world collection of myths, legends, and folktales, all retold with McCaughrean’s own style of wit.