Gilgamesh the Hero Hardcover - 2003
by Geraldine McCaughrean; David Parkins (Illustrator)
One of the oldest stories in the world is told in this book that focuses on Gilgamesh and Enkidu, best friends who work wonders together. But there is one enemy they can never overcome. Illustrations.
First line
Everyone came running from their houses, pointing, excitable.
From the rear cover
This is one of the oldest stories in the world, and it's about things that still matter to us today: friendship, fame, courage, happiness.
Gilgamesh and Enkidu are friends -- best friends. Together they can work wonders, fight monsters, brave earthquakes, travel the world! But waiting in the dark is the one enemy they can never overcome.
Retold by award-winning author Geraldine McCaughrean, and illustrated with great power by David Parkins, "Gilgamesh the Hero is a story that will linger in the imagination long after the book has been put down.
Details
- Title Gilgamesh the Hero
- Author Geraldine McCaughrean; David Parkins (Illustrator)
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition 1st edition
- Pages 96
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, Grand Rapids
- Date 2003-06-20
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Dust Cover, Illustrated, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780802852625 / 0802852629
- Weight 1.04 lbs (0.47 kg)
- Dimensions 10.1 x 7.8 x 0.5 in (25.65 x 19.81 x 1.27 cm)
- Ages 10 to 13 years
- Grade levels 5 - 8
- Reading level 780
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Themes
- Ethnic Orientation: Multicultural
- Theometrics: Evangelical
- Theometrics: Mainline
- Library of Congress subjects Gilgamesh (Legendary character), Folklore - Iraq
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2003001086
- Dewey Decimal Code 398.209
Media reviews
Citations
- Booklist, 09/01/2003, Page 77
- Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks, 01/01/2004, Page 198
- Horn Book Magazine, 09/01/2003, Page 622
- Hornbook Guide to Children, 07/01/2003, Page 135
- Kirkus Review - Children, 09/15/2003, Page 1178
- Publishers Weekly, 11/24/2003, Page 0
- PW Notes and Reprints, 11/24/2003, Page 67
- School Library Journal, 12/01/2003, Page 171
- SLJ's Best Books, 12/01/2003, Page 47
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