Children's Fiction Greek & Roman
Jeremy and the Golden Fleece
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Initial publish date
- Mar 2007
- Category
- Greek & Roman, General, Fantasy & Magic
- Recommended Age
- 6 to 8
- Recommended Grade
- 1 to 3
- Recommended Reading age
- 6 to 8
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781551436579
- Publish Date
- Mar 2007
- List Price
- $6.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781554696482
- Publish Date
- Mar 2007
- List Price
- $5.99
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Description
What has twenty legs but just one wing? That is part of the riddle Jeremy must solve in this sequel to Jeremy and the Enchanted Theater and Jeremy in the Underworld, if he is to help Mr. Magnus save the Enchanted Theater. However, he will have to captain a ship and face a magical bull to do it.
About the authors
Becky Citra is the author of over twenty books for children, ranging from early chapter books to novels for young adults. She was an elementary schoolteacher for over twenty-five years and began writing for children in 1995. Becky’s books have been shortlisted for and won many awards, including the Red Cedar Award, the Diamond Willow, the Silver Birch and the Sheila A. Egoff Children’s Literature Prize. She lives in Bridge Lake, British Columbia. For more information, visit www.beckycitra.com.
Jessica Milne is from the Comox Valley and grew up painting, drawing and taking photographs. Throughout her childhood she was balancing her time between visual expression and riding horses, canoeing and skiing.
Jessica completed a double diploma in Fine Art and Graphic Design in the spring of 1998 from North Island College in Courtenay for which she received the Governor General's Award for outstanding achievement. She went on to the University of Victoria where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with Honours in the fall of 2001.
Following her graduation from the University of Victoria, Jessica spent time teaching drawing and painting to adults and taking photographs for weddings. Along with that she discovered the magic of illustrating children's books. She has always had a passion for picture books and feels incredibly honoured to be one of the illustrators working with authors at Orca book publishers.
Jessica is currently finding a balance between being a new mum and illustrating the stories or poems that come her way.
Website: www.jessicamilne.com
Email: jessicamilne@telus.net
Awards
- Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens
Excerpt: Jeremy and the Golden Fleece (by (author) Becky Citra; illustrated by Jessica Milne)
"The second riddle!" said Jeremy. Jeremy was good at riddles. But Mr. Magnus looked worried. "This is a tough one," he moaned. He opened the scroll and read out loud: "I have twenty legs but just one wing. The sea is my kingdom and Jason my king. Who am I?" Jeremy frowned. "Twenty legs...one wing...," he mumbled. He screwed up his face. He thought as hard as he could. "It's no use," sighed Mr. Magnus.
Editorial Reviews
"An entertaining read for those students who enjoy fantasy and adventure."
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"…a good early reader for children. Recommended."
CM Magazine
Librarian Reviews
Jeremy and the Golden Fleece (Orca Echoes)
In Book Three of the Jeremy and the Enchanted Theater series, Jeremy and the cat, Aristotle, must travel into the Greek myth of Jason and the Golden Fleece, face grave dangers and solve a riddle. Includes illustrations.Source: The Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Best Books for Kids & Teens. 2008.
