"Introduces the concept of point of view through Helen of Troy's retelling of the classic Greek myth 'The Wooden Horse'"--
OF COURSE you think my beauty sparked a terrible war, that my hearts to blame for that ridiculous wooden horse. You don't know the other side of the myth. Well, let me tell you
Nancy Loewen writes fiction and nonfiction for children and young adults. Recent awards include: 2013 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Book Award (Baby Wants Mama); 2012 Minnesota Book Awards finalist (The LAST Day of Kindergarten); and 2010 AEP Distinguished Achievement Award (Writer's Toolbox series). She's also received awards from the American Library Association, the New York Public Library, and the Society of School Librarians International. Nancy holds an MFA in creative writing from Hamline University. She lives in the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis - St. Paul.
Spin-off of Capstone successful series, The Other Side of the Story. Meets Common Core Standards: Reading fairytales, folk tales, legends and myths are essential requirements helping students to describe characters, settings, plots, events and details. Ideal for life lessons in perspective and points of view.
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