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The Greeks on Stage: 25 plays from Greek myths

The Greeks on Stage: 25 plays from Greek myths

by Geraldine McCaughrean (Author), Richard Brassey (Illustrator)

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    Paperback 2002

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Synopsis

Greek myths are high priority in schools and Geraldine McCaughrean?s brilliant idea of turning them into short plays for children to perform should be a winner. These twenty-five favourites include King Midas, Perseus and Andromeda, Orpheus and Eurydice, and Theseus and the Minotaur. They can be performed singly or several in one performance, for which a dramatic framework has been supplied. They are easy to stage, with casts that can be expanded or contracted, and there are notes and suggestions for simple props and costumes. Enhanced by Richard Brassey's line drawings, these plays are as much fun to read as they are to perform.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 336
 Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Published: 20 Jun 2002
ISBN 10: 1842550349
ISBN 13: 9781842550342
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years
 Book Overview: A follow-up to BRITANNIA ON STAGE Unique in the market Greek myths National Curriculum-Key Stages 2 and 3 Author's terrific track record ensures excellent reception Desperate shortage of playscripts for schools to perform 'a brilliant idea, brilliantly executed. The dialogue is lively, humorous and accessible with real dramatic potential ... ' School Librarian

Media Reviews
Dramatising twenty-five myths for children seems from these versions a very good idea. McCaughrean knows so well how to tell a good story and how to retell a good old story for today's young people.... The scripts are well-planned with helpful guidance about staging...This is a book that many groups of children will have a lot of fun using. * Books for Keeps *
Author Bio
Geraldine McCaughrean?s novels and retellings for children have won her the Carnegie Medal, the Guardian Children?s Fiction Award, the Whitbread Award and the Beefeater Award. A prolific author who writes for all ages, she lives in Berkshire with her husband and young daughter Ailsa. Richard Brassey is the author and illustrator of a host of colourful and original books for children. He won the TES/Saltire Society Award for THE STORY OF SCOTLAND.