About the Author

Lorna Oakes was a lecturer in Egyptology at Birkbeck College. As a Specialist Assistant in the Education Service of the British Museum, Lorna has also delivered numerous lectures on Ancient Egypt and the Near East in the museum’s public gallery talks programme.

Reviews

'Retold so as to be readable/usable with primary school students, these are pared-down Greek stories of real historical tales and persons.' K. J. Noyes, Amazon 'Top Contributor' reviewer of childrens' books and former school librarian; 'Great stories from Herodotus distilled down into thoughtful, sometimes action-packed, stories that will delight adults and entertain kids.' Audible reviewer