Overview
Six tales of mythical and legendary super heroes from around the world, in a beautifully illustrated collection. Superheroes have always been with us, from gods with mighty powers to human heroes who don disguises to save the day . . . Join six larger-than-life mythic and legendary heroes from around the world in this colourful, illustrated collection of Ladybird Tales. Meet tricksters, fighters, shape-shifters and even people who save the day with just the power of speech. With an introduction from award-winning author David Solomons. Anansi the Spider-Man Loki and the Magical Hammer Hanuman, Demon Fighter Inanna in the Underworld Shahrazad the Storyteller The Legend of Hua Mulan Perfect for bedtime, to read aloud or enjoy alone, these thrilling tales breathe marvellous life into ancient tales.
Full Product Details
Author: Sufiya Ahmed (Author) ,
Yvonne Battle-Felton ,
Sarwat Chadda ,
Maisie Chan
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Imprint: Ladybird
Dimensions:
Width: 18.50cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 25.50cm
Weight: 0.553kg
ISBN: 9780241381946
ISBN 10: 0241381940
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 05 September 2019
Recommended Age: From 4 to 17 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Author Information
Sufiya Ahmed (Author) Sufiya Ahmed was born in India and arrived in the UK as a baby. Sufiya has worked in advertising and in the House of Commons, but is now a full-time author. In 2010 Sufiya set up the BIBI Foundation, a non-profit organisation, to arrange visits to the Houses of Parliament for diverse and underprivileged school children. For further information about Sufiya and her books, the BIBI Foundation, or to arrange an event, visit her online at www.bibipublishing.co.uk Yvonne Battle-Felton (Author) Yvonne Battle-Felton was born in Pennsylvania and raised in New Jersey. She holds an MA in Writing from Johns Hopkins University and a PhD in Creative Writing from Lancaster University where she is an associate Lecturer. She writes for both adults and children, and she was commended for her children's writing in the Faber Andlyn BAME (FAB) Prize (2017). Sarwat Chadda (Author) Sarwat Chadda is a Londoner whose writing depicts the world from both East and West. He has published novels and comics for children and teenagers, both under his own name and writing as Joshua Khan. Maisie Chan (Author) Maisie Chan is a Birmingham-born writer who lives in Glasgow. She's working on her first novel, and also writes flash fiction.
