First Greek Myths Series by Saviour Pirotta 10 Books Collection Set - Ages 5-9 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Arachne, The Spider Woman
Arion, The Dolphin Boy
Icarus, The Boy Who Could Fly
Jason and The Golden Fleece
King Midas's Goldfingers
Odysseus and The Wooden Horse
Pegasus The Flying Horse
Perseus and The Monstrous Medusa
The Secret Of Pandora's Box
Theseus and The Man-Eating Monster

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Orchard Books
Age Range: Ages 5-9 (Grades K-4)

Overview
Introduce young readers to the wonders of ancient Greece with the First Greek Myths Series, a 10-book paperback collection by Saviour Pirotta, illustrated by Jan Lewis. Each slim volume retells a single, beloved legend—from Icarus's daring flight to Perseus's battle with Medusa—in warm, accessible language perfect for early independent reading or bedtime sharing. Bright, expressive artwork brings gods, monsters, and mortal heroes to life on every page. Compact and gift-ready, this set is an ideal first step into classical storytelling, building vocabulary, curiosity, and a lifelong love of myths and legends for kids ages 5-9.

About the Books
The First Greek Myths Series reshapes ten of the most enduring stories from ancient Greece into ten separate, easy-to-hold paperbacks designed for young readers just branching into chapter books. Rather than one dense anthology, the format lets children pick a hero, monster, or moral lesson that interests them and dive into one complete adventure at a time—ideal for building reading stamina without overwhelming a beginner. Saviour Pirotta's retellings trim away the more adult or violent elements of the original myths while keeping the drama, humor, and wonder intact, so kids meet Arachne's fatal pride, Icarus's reckless flight, and Odysseus's clever trickery in age-appropriate, engaging prose. Jan Lewis's illustrations appear throughout each title, turning abstract ancient figures into characters kids can picture clearly—a winged boy soaring too close to the sun, a wooden horse rolling through the gates of Troy, a flying horse carrying a hero into battle. Because each book stands alone, the set works equally well read cover to cover or dipped into individually, making it flexible for classroom read-aloud sessions, guided reading groups, or independent library time at home. Teachers and parents often use the series as an entry point before children encounter more complex mythology texts later in school, since the plots, character names, and cultural context established here recur throughout literature and art. With ten adventures spanning gods, monsters, clever mortals, and tragic flaws, the collection offers a well-rounded introduction to the myths that have shaped Western storytelling.

Key Benefits

• Ten complete myths in ten individual paperbacks, ideal for building reading confidence one story at a time
• Kid-friendly retellings of classic Greek legends without losing the drama and adventure
• Bright, expressive illustrations by Jan Lewis on nearly every page
• Introduces mythology touchstones—Icarus, Pandora, Medusa, the Trojan Horse—that recur throughout school and pop culture
• Compact, lightweight format perfect for backpacks, classroom libraries, and travel
• A thoughtful gift for birthdays, holidays, or back-to-school reading challenges

Book-by-Book Guide
Arachne, The Spider Woman — A gifted young weaver's boast against a goddess ends in a lesson about pride and craftsmanship.
Arion, The Dolphin Boy — A gifted musician facing danger at sea is rescued by an unlikely, loyal companion.
Icarus, The Boy Who Could Fly — A daring escape on homemade wings turns into a timeless warning about flying too close to the sun.
Jason and The Golden Fleece — A young hero gathers a crew of allies for a perilous quest to reclaim his rightful throne.
King Midas's Goldfingers — A king's wish for endless riches backfires the moment everything he touches turns to gold.
Odysseus and The Wooden Horse — A clever hero devises a legendary trick to break a decade-long siege.
Pegasus The Flying Horse — A young warrior tames a magical winged horse to face down a fearsome monster.
Perseus and The Monstrous Medusa — A hero sets out to save his mother by confronting a gorgon whose gaze turns men to stone.
The Secret Of Pandora's Box — Curiosity gets the better of a young woman warned never to open a mysterious box.
Theseus and The Man-Eating Monster — A brave young hero volunteers to enter a deadly labyrinth to end a kingdom's terror.

About the Author
Saviour Pirotta is a British children's author known for retelling myths, legends, and folktales from around the world in accessible language for young readers. He has written well over a hundred books for children, drawing on a lifelong fascination with ancient history and storytelling traditions to make classical literature approachable for beginning readers. Illustrator Jan Lewis brings each retelling to life with bright, characterful artwork that helps children visualize gods, monsters, and mortal heroes alike. Together, Pirotta and Lewis created a series widely used at home and in classrooms today.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Ten complete myths, ten easy-to-hold paperbacks, and one unforgettable trip to ancient Greece. Whether you're filling a classroom library, packing a birthday or holiday gift, or hunting for solid summer reading, this set turns timeless legends into stories kids will want to read again and again.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.