Demeter and Persephone: Spring Held Hostage, a Greek Myth
- ISBN-10
- 0822565706
- ISBN-13
- 9780822565703
- Series
- Demeter and Persephone
- Category
- Juvenile Fiction
- Pages
- 48
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2008-02-01
- Publisher
- Graphic Universe
- Authors
- Justine Fontes, Ron Fontes
Description
In graphic novel format, retells the Greek myth which offers an explanation for the Earth's seasons.
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Other editions
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- 2006-01-01
- 16 pages
- Paperback
- Benchmark Education Company
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