Icarus's dad is a great inventor but when he gives his son wings, so they can escape the island they live on, things don't go according to plan at all. Join a cast of larger-than-life characters in a series of extraordinary adventures. A wonderful set of straightforward, friendly and accessible Greek Myth retellings, with clear type and irresistible illustrations. All the favourite stories are here. 'Remarkable retellings of these old stories using vivid, glorious language.' National Literacy Association

 

This book features in the following series: First Greek Myths, Orchard Colour Crunchies .

This book is aimed at children in primary school.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2006 by Hachette Children's Group .

Saviour Pirotta has written a wide range of fiction and non-fiction texts and won awards both here and in the US. Jan Lewis's distinctive work has appeared on greetings cards, in animatics for advertising, and in animation for TV, though the bulk of her work has been for a wide range of attractive children's books.