Lucy Coats's Books
Feb.04.2010
Why are ancient Greek myths still popular today? The fourth book in this must-have series introduces young readers to some of the most exciting stories ever told.
From high in the skies - 'The Starry Hunter' tells the story of Orion - to deep beneath the waves - meet the god Poseidon in 'The Dophin's Message', here is a selection of 8...
Feb.04.2010
The third title in the highly-collectible series that brings ancient Greece to life features 8 more stories to captivate young readers everywhere.
Atticus the Storyteller is still on the path to Troy and his destination - the Storytelling Festival - but he has a long way to go. But luckily, everywhere he goes and everyone he meets inspires a story that will entertain...
Feb.04.2010
Excitingly told and richly illustrated, this is the second instalment of classic Greek myths, from the bestselling creators of ATTICUS THE STORYTELLER.
Have you ever wondered why storytellers the world over weave new tales about Zeus and Hera, Aphrodite, Apollo, Andromeda and Perseus -- and the fearsome Medusa? What's so special that...
Feb.04.2010
Embark on a journey through the ancient world and enjoy the greatest stories ever told in the first of a highly-collectible series of Greek myths for children aged 5-8.
Long ago, in ancient Greece, the gods and goddesses gave the gift of storytelling to men and women, and ordered that there should be a great storytelling festival, once every seven years, near Troy, which...
Mar.03.2008
Linnet's life is strange already. She's used to Wyrmesbury's weird earthquakes, the odd effects of her dad's peculiar Brews and the secretive ways of the villagers. But then two of her friends vanish, and she discovers that she is the Maiden Guardian--a job that no one can prepare for.
Linnet must set out through the Door in the Owlstones on Hootcat Hill into the unknown. Old...
Jun.01.2007
Coll the young bard has a vision of danger and a mysterious high green hill. So on the morning after Wintereve he and his cheeky raven, Branwen sail away from his home far in the north of Alba (that’s Scotland now) on a quest to find the hill and rescue the thirteen Treasures of Britain. Who will help him? Will the gods be on his side? And how will he escape the fierce raiders...
May.01.2007
Paulo the shepherd boy drives his family mad with his humming, so his grandfather gives him an old flute to distract him. But oh dear! His playing is really terrible and all his sheep run away. Luckily, Paulo is helped out by all the animals, birds and insects in the meadows he loves, and soon he is so confident that he challenges King Ocean himself to a contest. King Ocean is...
Oct.01.2002
Shortlisted for 2004 BBC Blue Peter Book Awards
Atticus the storyteller leaves his home in Crete and sets out on an epic journey round Greece with Melissa, his faithful donkey. His destination is the competition that takes place at the great Storytelling Festival at Troy. On the way he visits all the places where the stories actually happened, and retells the tales of Theseus and...
About Lucy
I was born in Basingstoke, UK, and later went to Edinburgh University where I graduated with an MA in English Literature and Ancient History. I worked as a children’s book editor in London and New York, before becoming a full-time children’s author. I am...
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I have a houseful of 10,000 books. Favourites are subjective dependent on the day and hour and mood. But Tolkien's Lord of the Rings fits at most times.
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