Roger Lancelyn Green Collection 6 Books Set - Myths & Legends Classics - Ages 9-12 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table
The Tale of Troy
Myths of the Norsemen
Tales of Ancient Egypt
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Tales of the Greek Heroes

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Puffin Classics
Age Range: Ages 9-12 (Grades 4-7)

Overview
Roger Lancelyn Green's celebrated Puffin Classics collection gathers six of his best-loved mythological retellings into one paperback set. Spanning Camelot's knights, the siege of Troy, Norse gods, Egyptian legend, Robin Hood's Sherwood Forest, and Greek heroes, each volume distills centuries-old storytelling into clear, engaging prose for young readers. Green's gift for pacing and character keeps ancient drama vivid without losing the moral weight of the originals. Ideal for ages 9-12 (Grades 4-7), this set works equally well for classroom literature units, family read-alouds, or independent readers ready to explore the myths and legends that shaped Western storytelling.

About the Books
This six-book Puffin Classics set brings together Roger Lancelyn Green's most enduring retellings, each drawn from primary myths, medieval romance, and classical epic and rewritten with an eye for clarity and narrative drive. In King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table, Green traces Arthur's rise, the fellowship of Camelot, and the quest for the Holy Grail, distilling Malory's sprawling legend into an accessible adventure. The Tale of Troy compresses Homer's Iliad and the wider Trojan War cycle into a fast-moving account of Helen, Achilles, Hector, and the fall of a great city. Myths of the Norsemen retells the Norse sagas of Odin, Thor, and Loki, following the Aesir from creation through to the shadow of Ragnarok. Tales of Ancient Egypt introduces the gods and pharaohs of the Nile, weaving history and myth around figures like Isis, Osiris, and Ra. The Adventures of Robin Hood follows the outlaw of Sherwood Forest as he defies Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham on behalf of the poor. Tales of the Greek Heroes covers the wider Greek mythological tradition, from Perseus and Theseus to Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece. Across all six titles, Green worked directly from classical and medieval sources, shaping them into narratives that respect the original drama while remaining approachable for younger readers discovering these stories for the first time.

Key Benefits

• Six complete Roger Lancelyn Green retellings in one paperback set, ready to read in any order
• Covers Arthurian legend, Greek and Norse mythology, Egyptian myth, and the story of Robin Hood
• Clear, accessible prose introduces classic literature and world mythology to ages 9-12
• Puffin Classics editions trusted by schools, homeschoolers, and libraries for decades
• Perfect for independent reading, read-alouds, or classroom literature circles
• A thoughtful gift for birthdays, holidays, or building a well-rounded home library

Book-by-Book Guide
King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table — Retells the founding of Camelot, the fellowship of the knights, and the quest for the Holy Grail.
The Tale of Troy — Condenses the Trojan War epic, from the judgment of Paris to the fall of Troy, into a single dramatic narrative.
Myths of the Norsemen — Follows Odin, Thor, and the Aesir gods through the Norse sagas leading toward Ragnarok.
Tales of Ancient Egypt — Retells the myths of Isis, Osiris, and Ra alongside the history and beliefs of ancient Egypt.
The Adventures of Robin Hood — Follows Robin Hood and his outlaw band as they defy Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham.
Tales of the Greek Heroes — Gathers the adventures of Perseus, Theseus, and Jason across the broader Greek mythological tradition.

About the Author
Roger Lancelyn Green was born in 1918 and lived in Oxford and at his family home in Cheshire, which the Greens had owned for more than 900 years. He loved storytelling and was fascinated by traditional fairy tales, myths, and legends from around the world, becoming one of the twentieth century's most respected retellers of classical and medieval literature for young readers. Working directly from sources such as Malory, Homer, and the Norse sagas, Green preserved the drama of the originals while making them accessible to children. His Puffin Classics titles remain popular introductions to world mythology.

Why You'll Love This Collection
A gateway to the myths and legends that shaped Western storytelling, this six-book set pairs vivid adventure with genuine literary heritage. Great as a holiday gift, birthday present, homeschool resource, or classroom library addition, it rewards rereading and sparks family discussion about courage, loyalty, and heroism across cultures and centuries.

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