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Wings (Greek mythology about Daedalus and Icarus)
Jane Yolen has taken elements of Greek mythology and created something extremely suitable for younger readers. In Wings, she successfully combines the tragic tale of Daedalus and Icarus with pieces of the hero Theseusī quest.
At the center of Yolenīs story is Daedalus, a nobleman, philosopher and inventor from Athens. His own pride and ambitions proved to be his downfall, however, and he is eventually banished from his home. He soon makes his way to Crete, where he is welcomed eagerly by King Minos, who is well aware of Daedalusī abilities.
Among the inventorīs accomplishments under the patronage of Minos is the labyrinth, an intricate maze designed to contain the monstrous Minotaur. However, it is in his own young son Icarus that Daedalus takes the most pride. Still, moved by the plight of Athenian nobleman Theseus, Daedalus aids him in his quest to defeat the Minotaur, for which he and his son Icarus are thrown into a tower prison.
There, Daedalus hits upon his greatest scheme yet -- using the fallen feathers of the many birds around him to devise wings for his and Icarusī escape.
This is a worksheet set that will go with the award winning book of the same title. It include story summary, questionnaire with answer sheet as a teacherīs guide.
Level:elementary
Age: 8-14
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