Nightsong: The Legend of Orpheus and Eurydice

by Michael Cadnum

The second book in bestselling author Michael Cadnum's thrilling collection of myths from Ovid's METAMORPHOSES. Orpheus, a brave musician who is dearly loved by the gods and admired by all of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0439545358
• ISBN13: 9780439545358
• Release Date: November 2006
• Publisher: Orchard Books (NY)
• Length: 133 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Many an adult will find this retelling poignant and accessible.

Michael Cadnum's NIGHTSONG: THE LEGEND OF ORPHEUS AND EURYDICE is adapted from Ovid's Metamorphoses and rewrites the love story with young audiences in advanced elementary to early middle school grades. Orpheus the musician-poet has fallen in love with the princess Eurydice, who agrees to marry him but is killed on their wedding day. Can Orpheus journey into the Underworld and find her? Many an adult will find this retelling poignant and accessible.