{"product_id":"a-wonder-book-for-girls-and-boys-hardcover","title":"A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNathaniel Hawthorne\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNathaniel Hawthorne presents a multilayered story consisting of six Greek myths that are told from a unique perspective and appeals to all readers, specifically children.\u003c\/b\u003e His writing style transcends age to deliver a family-friendly narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys\u003c\/i\u003e is a compilation of classic stories inspired by Greek mythology. Hawthorne's interpretation is filtered through the fictional character, Eustace Bright, a college student who's entertaining a group of children. The book features \"The Gorgon's Head,\" a popular epic that follows Perseus and his quest to slay Medusa. There's also \"The Paradise of Children,\" a cautionary tale about Pandora's box, and \"The Golden Touch,\" which recalls the story of King Midas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOriginally published in 1851, \u003ci\u003eA Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys\u003c\/i\u003e continues to stand the test of time. Its stories are literary staples that have been adapted for multiple mediums. The collection also produced the sequel, \u003ci\u003eTanglewood Tales\u003c\/i\u003e, which was released in 1853.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of \u003ci\u003eA Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys\u003c\/i\u003e is both modern and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA collection of six Greek myths reimagined for a younger audience. \u003ci\u003eA Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys\u003c\/i\u003e, by \u003cb\u003eNathaniel Hawthorne\u003c\/b\u003e, is a contemporary adaptation of many classic tales. They include \"The Gorgon's Head,\" \"The Golden Touch,\" \"The Paradise of Children,\" \"The Three Golden Apples,\" \"The Miraculous Pitcher\" and \"The Chimaera.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 126\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.38 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 27, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55152127443235,"sku":"9781513204635","price":21.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/8279\/8371\/files\/NGtSZEM0OU9OQzdNOEdmQzF5V0FlZz09.webp?v=1779786880","url":"https:\/\/homeschoolbookbarn.com\/products\/a-wonder-book-for-girls-and-boys-hardcover","provider":"Homeschool Book Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}