Bibliograph

How the Olympics came to be, by Helen East, Mehrdokht Amini

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Label

How the Olympics came to be, by Helen East, Mehrdokht Amini

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

How the Olympics came to be

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

751795903

Responsibility statement

by Helen East, Mehrdokht Amini

Summary

"If you want to know about the ancient Olympic games, ask someone who was there! Who better to ask than Tethys, the grandmother of all the Greek gods. The Greek gods gather on Mount Olympus to watch the games taking place on Earth below. Like any typical family, they revive old rivalries, pick out their favourite competitors, and vie for the best view. Called upon to answer their questions and resolve their squabbles, Grandmother Tethys soothes and distracts them with stories about "How the Olympic Games Came To Be". Prompted by the sporting events the gods have been watching down below, these tales reveal the mythical rivalries and adventures of both gods and mortals that inspired the very first Olympic competitions. The gripping text is accompanied by illustrations inspired by ancient Greek objects and designs in the British Museum"--Publisher's description

Table Of Contents

Family tree of the Gree Gods -- How the Olympics came to be: Day one -- Day two -- Day three -- Day four -- Day five -- A note from the author -- A note from the illustrator

Target audience

juvenile

Classification