Children's Fiction Greek & Roman
Jeremy in the Underworld
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Initial publish date
- Mar 2006
- Category
- Greek & Roman, Fantasy & Magic, General
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781551434667
- Publish Date
- Mar 2006
- List Price
- $6.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781554696499
- Publish Date
- Mar 2006
- List Price
- $5.99
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 6 to 8
- Grade: 1 to 3
- Reading age: 6 to 8
Description
In Jeremy and the Enchanted Theatre, Jeremy traveled to Mount Olympus with an orange cat named Aristotle to save Mr. Magnus's theatre, but Zeus only agreed to help Mr. Magnus if he could solve the riddles on three scrolls. Now, in Jeremy in the Underworld, Jeremy is willing to help solve the first riddle, but is he ready to travel into the Underworld to do so?
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, Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Our Choice
Excerpt: Jeremy in the Underworld (by (author) Becky Citra; illustrated by Jessica Milne)
Jeremy blinked. He was sitting beside a swamp. Green slime covered the murky water. Cold clammy fog tickled his face.
Jeremy had just traveled back in time three thousand years. He didn't look any different. He was still wearing his jeans and runners. He didn't feel any different. Except that he was stiff and cold.
He looked around for Aristotle. The cat was sitting on a mossy log, washing his fur.
"The Underworld sure is foggy," said Jeremy.
Aristotle stopped licking. "We aren't in the Underworld yet." He flicked his tail. "You better check the map."
Editorial Reviews
"There is enough action and humour to keep a young reader engaged. Recommended."
Canadian Book Review Annual
"It's an inspired way to introduce primary school readers to classical mythology."
Times Colonist
"Recommended."
CM Magazine
