Shahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings
by Elizabeth Laird
Shahnameh is an ancient Persian poem comprising a collection of stories, myths and legends which have been retold for over a thousand years. From the wicked Zahnak who feeds the brains of his victims to his snakes to the seven trials of the famous hero Rustam, these tales are full of kings and princesses, magical animals and demons and together form a great classic of Persian literature.
Elizabeth Laird's skilful retelling of these fabulous stories is accompanied by the most beautiful illustrations by Shirin Adl, including decorative borders on every page. There is also a helpful glossary of main characters.
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
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Elizabeth Laird
Elizabeth Laird is the award-winning author of many highly acclaimed novels. She was born in Wellington, New Zealand, but is of Scottish descent and was educated at Croydon High School. She spent a year teaching in Malaysia, before studying languages at Bristol and Edinburgh universities. Elizabeth has spent much of her life living and working abroad, including long spells in Lebanon, Ethiopia and India. She now lives in Richmond and Edinburgh with her husband.
Elizabeth has written over 30 books for children on a broad range of subjects, from historical adventures to real life stories, picture books to retelling of folk tales. She has won many awards, including the Children's Book Award for Kiss the Dust, the Smarties Young Judges Award, and the Lancashire Book Award. Elizabeth has been shortlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal five times as well as every other major children’s book award.
http://www.elizabethlaird.co.uk/
Photo: Macmillan
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Reading Age: 8+
Interest level: 7+
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