Gilgamesh the Hero Hardcover - 2003
by McCaughrean, Geraldine
- New
One of the oldest stories in the world is told in this book that focuses on Gilgamesh and Enkidu, best friends who work wonders together. But there is one enemy they can never overcome. Illustrations.
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Details
- Title Gilgamesh the Hero
- Author McCaughrean, Geraldine
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition 1st edition
- Condition New
- Pages 96
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, Grand Rapids
- Date 2003-06-20
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Dust Cover, Illustrated, Table of Contents
- Bookseller's Inventory # OTF-S-9780802852625
- ISBN 9780802852625 / 0802852629
- Weight 1.04 lbs (0.47 kg)
- Dimensions 10.1 x 7.8 x 0.5 in (25.65 x 19.81 x 1.27 cm)
- Ages 10 to 13 years
- Grade levels 5 - 8
- Reading level 780
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Themes
- Ethnic Orientation: Multicultural
- Theometrics: Evangelical
- Theometrics: Mainline
- Library of Congress subjects Gilgamesh (Legendary character), Folklore - Iraq
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2003001086
- Dewey Decimal Code 398.209
First line
From the rear cover
Gilgamesh and Enkidu are friends -- best friends. Together they can work wonders, fight monsters, brave earthquakes, travel the world! But waiting in the dark is the one enemy they can never overcome.
Retold by award-winning author Geraldine McCaughrean, and illustrated with great power by David Parkins, "Gilgamesh the Hero is a story that will linger in the imagination long after the book has been put down.
Media reviews
Citations
- Booklist, 09/01/2003, Page 77
- Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks, 01/01/2004, Page 198
- Horn Book Magazine, 09/01/2003, Page 622
- Hornbook Guide to Children, 07/01/2003, Page 135
- Kirkus Review - Children, 09/15/2003, Page 1178
- Publishers Weekly, 11/24/2003, Page 0
- PW Notes and Reprints, 11/24/2003, Page 67
- School Library Journal, 12/01/2003, Page 171
- SLJ's Best Books, 12/01/2003, Page 47
