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edition:eBook
also available: Paperback
category: Children's Fiction
published: Mar 2006
ISBN:9781554696499
publisher: Orca Book Publishers

Jeremy in the Underworld

by Becky Citra, illustrated by Jessica Milne

tagged: greek & roman, fantasy & magic
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 23 award-winning books for children, including The Way Home and Finding Grace. She lives on a ranch in British Columbia. She spends the winters on Saltspring Island. She is a retired school teacher. She enjoys connecting with children through library and school visits.


Jessica Milne is from the Comox Valley, British Columbia and grew up painting, drawing and taking photographs. She 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. For more information, visit www.jessicamilne.com.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
Age:
6 to 8
Grade:
1 to 3
Reading age:
6 to 8
Awards
  • Commended, Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Our Choice
  • Commended, CCBC Our Choice
Editorial Reviews

"It's an inspired way to introduce primary school readers to classical mythology."

— Times Colonist

"There is enough action and humour to keep a young reader engaged. Recommended."

— Canadian Book Review Annual

"Recommended."

— CM Magazine

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