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Synopsis
An ancient Sumerian tale about the youngest and weakest of eight brothers who, caught up in an ill-advised war, uses his wits and courage and eventually becomes king.
| Details | | Series: | AESOP PRIZE (AWARDS) | | Illustrator: | Jane Ray |
| Size | | Length: | 72 pages | | Height: | 11.3 in | | Width: | 8.5 in | | Thickness: | 0.5 in | | Weight: | 22.1 oz |
Industry Reviews
"Ray matches Henderson's fluent, dramatic storytelling with richly decorated scenes...Handsomely packaged and sandwiched between detailed historical notes, this oldest of written stories still carries particular meaning for modern readers--especially considering its Middle Eastern setting."
(04/15/2006)
"Henderson's text is lively and accessible, streamlining the epic and dividing it into brief chapters that accentuate the action in descriptive yet fast-moving prose."
(09/01/2006)
"Wrapped in mystery and myth, this story's message of courage and compassion sounds across the millennia."
(07/10/2006)
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