About this title: One of the oldest stories in the world is told in this book that focuses on Gilgamesh and Enkidu, best friends who work wonders together. But there is one enemy they can never overcome. Illustrations.
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Date Published: 2003-08
ISBN-13:9780802852625ISBN:0802852629
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780802852625ISBN:0802852629
Description: Parkins, David. New. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 96 p. Contains: Illustrations. Intended for a juvenile audience. read more
Binding: Reinforced
Publisher: Eerdmans Pub Co
Date Published: 2003-08-01
ISBN-13:9780802852625ISBN:0802852629
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780802852625ISBN:0802852629
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Description: New. This is a children's version of the Epic of Gilgamesh. It is one of the oldest stories in the world, and it's about things that still matter to us today: friendship, fame, courage, happiness. [p]Gilgamesh and Enkidu are friends-best friends. Together they can work wonders, fight monsters, brave earthquakes, travel the world! But waiting in the dark is the one enemy they can never overcome. [p]Retold by award-winning author Geraldine McCaughrean, and illustrated with great power by David ... read more
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Eerdmans Pub Co
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780802852625ISBN:0802852629
Description: New. This is one of the oldest stories in the world, and it's about things that still matter to us today: friendship, fame, courage, happiness. Gilgamesh and Enkidu are friends--best friends. Together they can work wonders, fight monsters, brave earthqu... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780192741851ISBN:0192741853
Description: New in New jacket. BOOK IN STOCK FROM UK A major publishing event-two of the UK's outstanding prize-winning artists working together for the first timeThe legend of Gilgamesh is the oldest known story, pre-dating both The Bible and The Iliad. An epic story about a quest for immortality, it also includes a legend of the Flood that is remarkably similar to the story of Noah. Geraldine McCaughrean has won every major prize for children's literature in this country, including the Carnegie Medal, ... read more
"We only read half of it. I think the kids have the basics down with Gilgamesh and Enkidu. This is the oldest story ever or something like that. I don't really like it though, so we are done."
"Each of us (my two teen sons and I) are reading a different version of the Epic of Gilgamesh. I'm reading this one because I've often heard of Geraldine McCraughrean but I have never read anything of hers.
Update: This is a wonderful retelling of the story of Gilgamesh. It avoids the seamier aspects, yet coveys with great energy and pathos the adventures, sufferings and growth of Gilgamesh."
"We tried to read this book last year when we studied Sumeria. No one was interested in reading more than a few chapters. This year, I checked it out for my daughter to read while my son and I read Gilgamesh. All three of us read it as an introduction to Gilgamesh and enjoyed it this time. My one problem with the book is that McCaughrean takes too many creative liberties with the storyline."
"This is a children's version of the epic tale. I've never read the original, but understand that she took and R rated story and made it PG. Parents should read it before just to make sure they're okay with what was left in. It is a great allegory for Man's search for happiness and how we are changed through tragedy that comes inevitably to all of us. It is rich in Christian symbolism, especially when he goes on his quest for immortality. That's probably not something you expect from ancient Sumeria, but it is there just the same. My 10 year old really liked it as well, but I think he mostly liked the fighting and brave deeds, although we were able to talk about it and he did recognize much of the symbolism, though he may have missed some of the significance."
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