Gilgamesh the Hero - Hardcover

FormatBook

Language English

ISBN-13 / SKU 9780802852625

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by Geraldine McCaughrean (Author), David Parkins (Illustrator)

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.

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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.

Number of Pages: 96

Dimensions: 0.5 x 10.1 x 7.8 IN

Illustrated: Yes

Publication Date: June 20, 2003

Award: Nautilus Award (2004)

Accelerated Reader:

Quiz Name: Gilgamesh the Hero

Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8

Reading Level: 5.1

Point Value: 3

$28.59

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