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Ishtar and Tammuz: A Babylonian Myth of the Season

Ishtar and Tammuz: A Babylonian Myth of the Season

by Christopher Moore (Author), Christina Balit (Illustrator), Christopher Moore (Author), Christina Balit (Illustrator)

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    Paperback 1997

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Synopsis

Ishtar, Babylonian goddess of all creation, sends her son Tammuz, the Green One, to live on the earth below. But when she sees how much he is loved, she is consumed with jealousy and has him killed. The people pray to their goddess to restore the green spirit. Ishtar agrees - but first she must do battle with the terrible half-woman, half-lioness who rules the underworld. This beautiful retelling of the ancient Babylonian myth of the seasons is complemented by stunning illustrations and will enthral readers of all ages.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 32
 Edition: New edition
 Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Published: 05 Aug 1997
ISBN 10: 0711210993
ISBN 13: 9780711210998
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years
 Prizes: Shortlisted for LA Kate Greenaway Medal 1997.

Author Bio
CHRISTOPHER MOORE was born in Ilfracombe, Devon, and studied Modern Languages and Linguistics. He has worked as a journalist in London and Paris, taught in North Africa and the Middle East, written educational books for Heinemann and had three poetry anthologies published. He lives in Perth, Scotland. CHRISTINA BALIT was born in Manchester but grew up in the Middle East. She studied at Chelsea School of Art and the Royal College of Art, and also attended Morley Theatre School and Questors Theatre School. She has exhibited widely and is also a playwright. Her books have won several nominations, commendations and a shortlist place for the Kate Greenway Medal. Kingdom of the Sun (written by Jaqueline Mitton), won the 2002 English Association Award for non-fiction.