Daedalus and Icarus

Orchard Myths

by Geraldine McCaughrean

Este libro reúne dos mitos clásicos en los que se trata sobre el la ambición desmesurada.

Genres: Mythology, Classics, Childrens

48 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 1998

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

[Maya Briggs · Rating 2 out of 5]

I felt really unhappy with Daedalus because he pushed his nephew off a cliff.

I felt quite in the middle of happy and sad when Icarus fell because Deadalus pushed his nephew off a cliff and the gods made his own son fall like Deadalus nephew.

[Abbey · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this one. This retelling also includes the story of King Midas and is different from other versions that I've read. Perfect to use for a KS2 myths topic.

[Benjamin Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good retelling. Easy to read - accessible for the children and used it for storytelling sessions, children retold it with actions etc. Was good fun!

[rileythereader · Rating 1 out of 5]

Didn't get hooked and i should have known because i'm not a big fan of myths.

[Eniola Ibrahim]

Now I can proudly call people an ‘Icarus’.

[Husayn]

alright

[Scarlett · Rating 2 out of 5]

Easy to read. Children into real life stories but a bit different to the original would love this book.

[Andie]

The comic strip was lovely and easy to follow

[Jasmine Ward]

Idk because i cant read it because ur thing wont lt me read it