Description: Retells how Bellerophon, son of the king of Corinth, secures the help of the winged horse Pegasus in order to fight the monstrous Chimera.
Synopsis Retells how Bellerophon, son of the king of Corinth, secures the help of the winged horse Pegasus in order to fight the monstrous Chimera.
Details
Publication Date:
1998-04-01
Illustrator:
Kinuko Craft
Size
Height:
11.8 in
Width:
9.5 in
Thickness:
0.8 in
Weight:
16.0 oz
Publisher's Note Condemned by a jealous king, Bellerophon must win the trust of the legendary winged horse Pegasus or face certain death. From the poignant meeting and growing bond of friendship between horse and man to the dramatic slaying of the fearsome fire-breathing Chimera, this in an unforgettable adventure that will stir the imagination of young and old alike. Featuring glorious paintings that readers will want to savor again and again, here is a magnificent edition of a timeless Greek classic.
Industry Reviews "Craft's oil on watercolor paintings are splendid foils for this text....Children hungry for heroes will find this robust fare for their imaginations." Bernstein