Atlas of Mythical Journeys - (Lost Atlases) (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

For thousands of years, humans have been telling stories of great and perilous journeys and the heroic adventurers who made them. Relive more than 30 of these legendary voyages with An Atlas of Mythical Journeys, and uncover the secret histories behind them.

From the fateful homecoming of Odysseus to Mulan's mission to free her homeland, these tales plot a course from myth to folklore to history. Marvel at epic scenes for every journey, featuring battles between gods and monsters, treacherous seas, and long-lost lairs filled with treasure. Along the way, you'll not only discover myths and legends you've never heard before, but also learn all about the peoples and cultures who told them, what they mean, and where they come from.

Arranged by continent, featured stories include:

• Jason and the Argonauts' quest for the Golden Fleece
• Loki's mischievous search for the apples of immortality
• San Zang's famed journey to the West
• The exploits at sea of Sinbad the Sailor
• The Wabanaki legend of Glooscap
• Anansi the Spider and the Box of Stories
• How Māui created the islands called New Zealand
• Many, many more...

Fact meets fantasy in this stunning collection of beloved tales and unearthed legends for 9-12-year-olds, each of which reveals something more about the excitement of journeying into the unknown. With lovingly hand-painted illustrations rich in authentic detail, An Atlas of Mythical Journeys is certain to become a favorite of those reading independently or with parents. The ultimate quest awaits in An Atlas of Mythical Journeys!

For more in the same series, check out An Atlas of Lost Kingdoms and An Atlas of Afterlives.

About the Author

Emily Hawkins is an award-winning author who has written more than 40 books for children. Her work combines a curiosity about history and the natural world with a love of myth, folklore, and storytelling. Her best-known books include Oceanology, which appeared on the New York Times bestseller list, and A Natural History of Fairies, illustrated by Jessica Roux, which has been translated into sixteen languages. She is the author of the much-loved Spin to Survive adventure series, and the Lost Atlases books of myths and legends. Emily spent much of her childhood searching for ghosts, and she's still looking. She lives in rural Hampshire, England, with her husband and two daughters.

Iryna Dobrovetska is an artist from Odesa, Ukraine, who places her work within the space of magical realism, depicting beauty over warzone terrors. Deeply interested in Ukrainian customs and rituals, she feels that now, when the war is waged to destroy and deny Ukrainians their own ethnicity, language and sovereignty, it is more important than ever to preserve and share her country's culture with the world.