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Fifty Famous Stories Retold (Yesterday's Classics) Paperback - 2005

by James Baldwin


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No book is better for introducing children ages 6 to 9 to legendary historical figures than this collection of stories admirably retold by James Baldwin at the beginning of the last century. Selecting the best of our literary heritage, Baldwin cast it into a form that delights children of all ages. Beginning with the stories of heroes from British history, including King Alfred and the Cakes, King Canute on the Seashore, and Bruce and the Spider, the book moves on to tales of other lands. From Ancient Greece come stories of The Brave Three Hundred, Alexander and Bucephalus, and Diogenes the Wise Man. Introducing the history of Rome are the Story of Cincinnatus, Horatius at the Bridge, and Julius Caesar. The stories of William Tell, Arnold Winkelried, and Robin Hood impart a bit of the flavor of the Middle Ages. Rounding out the collection are a number of timeless tales that show heroes in action: Damon and Pythias, The Sword of Damocles, Picciola, and The King and His Hawk. Children naturally take a deep interest in such stories. The reading of them will not only give pleasure but will help to lay the foundation for broader literary studies since nearly all are the subjects of frequent allusions in poetry and prose. Young children will enjoy having these stories read to them, while older children will delight in reading them to themselves.

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MANY years ago there lived in England a wise and good king whose name was Alfred.

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  • Title Fifty Famous Stories Retold (Yesterday's Classics)
  • Author James Baldwin
  • Binding Paperback
  • Pages 200
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Yesterday's Classics
  • Date 2005-11-02
  • ISBN 9781599150062 / 1599150069
  • Weight 0.65 lbs (0.29 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.95 x 6.17 x 0.52 in (22.73 x 15.67 x 1.32 cm)
  • Ages 06 to 09 years
  • Grade levels 1 - 4
  • Themes
    • Cultural Region: Asian - Chinese
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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