Wings of Icarus: A Bloomsbury Reader: Brown Book Band

By Jenny Oldfield and Bee Willey

Book Band: Brown, ideal for ages 7+

A gripping retelling of the classic Greek myth by bestselling author Jenny Oldfield.

Daedalus can see how much his impulsive, restless son Icarus longs to escape their island prison. When his cunning plan to get them across the sea fails, Daedalus comes up with an even more dangerous invention: wings to take them to the skies.

This accessible retelling of the renowned Greek myth has appealing black-and-white illustrations by Bee Willey and is perfect for children who are developing as readers.

The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com.

'Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed … Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for Keeps

• Language: English
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
• Release date: Aug 5, 2021
• ISBN: 9781472989710

Jenny Oldfield

Jenny Oldfield was born and raised in Harrogate, Yorkshire, and has been writing from a young age. Jenny is a best-selling author of over 50 children's books, including much-loved series such as Half Moon Ranch, Home Farm Twins and My Magical Pony.

Book preview

CHAPTER ONE

Icarus, son, come here. I have something to show you, Daedalus called.

The boy stood on the shore and stared out at the sparkling Aegean Sea. What lies beyond the water? he wondered.

Icarus! his father called again.

At last, Icarus turned.

Daedalus held a large shell that he was eager to show him. Come! he cried.

Icarus ran to join his father.

Look into this shell, Daedalus urged. Feel how smooth it is.

The boy touched the inside of the shell with his fingertips. He loved the bright pink surface, smooth and shiny as polished marble.

Now hold it to your ear, his father said. What do you hear?

Icarus listened. The shell sent forth a soft whoosh of sound, like distant waves breaking on the shore. I hear the ocean, he replied.