title: A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys (The Iona and Peter Opie Library of Children's Literature)
author:  Nathaniel Hawthorne 
description: From Seven Gables to Six Myths<br />"A handsome replica of the original 1893 edition, A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys by Nathaniel Hawthorne features Medusa, Hercules, Pandora, Midas et al--and the art of the illustrious Walter Crane.... Crane's color plates are lushly romantic in style; the plainer printed story titles and<br />illuminated letters are just as beautiful."--Publishers Weekly<br /><br />"Hawthorne's delightful retelling of Greek myths displays his command of narrative and character as well as his sense of adventure. The stories of Midas, Medusa, Hercules, and others will delight both children and adult readers."--The Tampa Tribune Times<br /><br />"A marvelous recreation of mythological tales in text and drawing. A delight for all ages."--King Features Syndicate<br /><br />"An exceptionally fine series of Hawthorne retellings of Greek classics.... An excellent keepsake edition."--The Children's Bookwatch<br /><br />"These stories have seldom been better dressed."--Book Reviews on the Internet
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  Title: A Wonder Book for Girls & Boys
  
  
  Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne
  
  
  Release Date: May 3, 2010 [eBook #32242]
  
  
  Language: English
  
  
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