Joshua Cross (HARDBACK)
UK £10.00,Canada $20.00,
UK Publication September 2002
ISBN 9781840463705
Hardback
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From bestselling children's author Diane Redmond comes an adventure story that goes beyond magic, into legendary worlds of devious foes and awesome gods. The speed of action will take your breath away as Josh races through time in a desperate bid to lose his enemy and find his father.
It is only when a monstrous centaur appears from nowhere to chase him along the Thames Embankment that Joshua Cross becomes aware of his destiny.
Swept back in time to Ancient Greece, Josh begins an epic journey that will lead him to the very depths of the Underworld. But before he can return home, Josh must face the man who destroyed his father and who wants to kill him alone.
Reviews
"Greek mythology as you have never known it: powerfully integrated within the weft and warp of this fast-moving adventure story." Lindsey Fraser, The Guardian
"Engaging and well-researched." Times Educational Supplement
"Mythology for the Playstation generation" Armadillo
"Gallops through Ancient Greece causing a lot of fun." School Librarian
"An exciting, fast-paced story [that] cleverly combines magic, ancient Greek legends, science and philosophy." Richard Young, Cambridgeshire Libraries
"A brilliantly fast paced adventure story but also a skilful and vivid recreation of Ancient Greece: landscape, heroes (real and mythical), way of life, beliefs, even early philosophy are all brought to life. What's more, rather than interrupting the flow of the narrative they positively move the plot along. Terrific!" Andrea Reece, former children's marketing director, Hodder & Stoughton
About the author
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A unique book, fun for all as it mixes history with exhilarating adventures.' Independent on Sunday
'Redmond’s colourful and exciting novel conveys a convincing sense of intrigue and has a stunningly successful episode involving Christopher Marlowe and the first performance of Dr Faustus.' Times Educational Supplement
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Diane Redmond has written over 150 books for children, including various successful series for 8 - 12 year olds. Credits also include Bob the Builder, Fireman Sam, The Tweenies, an adaptation of Watership Down and many other children's favourites. She has researched Ancient Greece extensively and her adaptation of Homer's Odyssey and a book of Greek Myths have been published by Penguin.
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