176 pages · Released Sep 15, 1991 · Harcourt Paperbacks
Content report card
In the Beginning parent’s guide: what’s inside
High confidence
Language
None · 0/5
Sexual content
None · 0/5
LGBTQ+ themes
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Substance use
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What it offers
A note for parents
This is a respected, Newbery Honor–winning anthology of creation myths from diverse cultures around the world. The stories are age-appropriate retellings that emphasize wonder and cultural diversity rather than graphic content. While some myths contain stylized violence or frightening elements typical of folklore (cosmic struggles, monsters), they are presented in a literary, non-gratuitous way suitable for middle-grade readers interested in mythology and world cultures.
A thought-provoking collection of twenty-five stories that reflect the wonder and glory of the origins of the world and humankind. With commentary by the author. “A must for mythology shelves.”--BooklistA thought-provoking collection of twenty-five stories that reflect the wonder and glory of the origins of the world and humankind. With commentary by the author. “A must for mythology shelves.”--Booklist
