Children's books for ages 7-10
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Arthur the Fly-Slayer & the Forty Dragons
by Maria Kamoulakou-Marangoudakis Available November 23rd, 2018 Softcover ISBN: 978-1-7324758-0-9 Printed in Canada Meet Arthur, the son of a blacksmith. His leisurely naps in the forest are frequently interrupted by pestering flies, so he crafts a sword to battle them. The verse he inscribes on it gets him in trouble. Following an unexpected encounter with o travelers, he takes off on an adventure where he faces foes much larger than flies. A chapter book for reluctant readers, ages 7-10. Illustrated by Greek artist, Ilias Sipsas. Graphic design by Ina Melengoglou of Altsys Graphic Design. |
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Αρθούρος ο Μυγομάχος & οι Σαράντα Δράκοι
by Maria Kamoulakou-Marangoudakis Available September/October, 2019 This is the Greek edition of Arthur the Fly-Slayer & the Forty Dragons. A picture book for ages 6-8. Illustrated by Greek artist, Ilias Sipsas. Graphic design by Ina Melengoglou of Altsys Graphic Design. |
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Les aventures d’Espérance et Fidèle: La Cité sur les Nuées
by Maria Kamoulakou-Marangoudakis Available in 2019/2020 Les aventures d’Espérance et Fidèle: La Cité sur les Nuées is the French edition of The Adventures of Hope & Trusty: Sky Cloud City originally published in 2016 by Pierce Press (available here). La Cité sur les Nuées is the story of two young friends, a boy named Fidèle and a girl named Espérance who seize an opportunity to go on an adventure. They venture to the bird kingdom and help the oppressed birds restore their status among men and the Gods. Les aventures d’Espérance et Fidèle: La Cité sur les Nuées is a book inspired by a masterpiece of classical Greek theater, The Birds, by the ancient Greek playwright Aristophanes. It extols the virtues of friendship, cooperation and peace. La Cité sur les Nuées is accompanied by an artfully designed activity book. Illustrated in pastel by New England artist Aspasia Tsihlakis Arvanitis. Translated by Christine Schubel and Isabelle Barth. |
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Les aventures d’Espérance et Fidèle: La Cité sur les Nuées Livre d'activités
by Maria Kamoulakou-Marangoudakis Available in 2019/2020 Young readers can continue the Espérance and Fidèle adventure with an artfully designed and educational activity book that accompanies La Cité sur les Nuées. It includes information on Aristophanes and his play The Birds, discussion questions for the enthusiastic reader, an ongoing illustration contest, a crossword puzzle based on La Cité sur les Nuées, a maze, facts about birds, cut-out masks to enact the roles in the book, coloring pages, and decorative calligraphy tracing. The English edition was originally published in 2016 by Pierce Press. Cover art by Mary Blaxland. Graphic design by Ina Melengoglou of Altsys Graphic Design. Translated by Isabelle Barth and Marina Rocamore. |
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The Adventures of Hope & Trusty: Sky Cloud City Activity Book
by Maria Kamoulakou-Marangoudakis Available in October 2018 Softcover ISBN: 978-1-7324758-1-6 Printed in Greece Young readers can continue the Hope and Trusty adventure with an award winning activity book that accompanies Sky Cloud City. It includes information on Aristophanes and his play The Birds, discussion questions for the enthusiastic reader, an ongoing illustration contest, a crossword puzzle based on Sky Cloud City, a maze, facts about birds, cut-out masks to enact the roles in the book, coloring pages, and decorative calligraphy tracing. For ages 6-9. Originally published in 2016 by Pierce Press. |
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The Adventures of Hope & Trusty: Rescuing Irene
Available in 2020 Our two heroes, Hope and Trusty, embark on a second adventure soon after returning home from Sky Cloud City. In their absence, a terrible war has begun. After months of hardship and sorrow, they decide to take matters into their own hands. Why do they travel to Mount Olympus, where the mighty Zeus resides? Who is Irene and why does she need to be rescued? Can two children stand up to War and restore peace and prosperity in their land? In this new adventure, Hope and Trusty take initiatives and make brave decisions that will change their lives. Inspired by another masterpiece of classical Greek literature, the comedy Peace by the ancient Greek playwright, Aristophanes. Rescuing Irene is the second book in the series The Adventures of Hope & Trusty. The first book, Sky Cloud City, was originally published in 2016 by Pierce Press. |