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The Olympic Conspiracy (The Seven Fabulous Wonders series): No. 5

The Olympic Conspiracy (The Seven Fabulous Wonders series): No. 5

by KatherineRoberts (Author)

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    Paperback 2004

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Synopsis

ADVENTURE AND MAGIC IN THE ANCIENT WORLD The fifth magical book in the Seven Fabulous Wonders series. The Statue of Zeus at Olympia provides the backdrop for another thrilling adventure. Sosi closed his eyes, wondering what would go wrong next. They must have been crazy to think they could get away with cheating at the Olympic Games. Sosi's brother Theoron is in training for the Olympic Games. When he is injured, only Sosi can help him -- but gets more than he bargained for when he takes Theoron's place. Who is trying to sabotage the Games, and why? And what's so important about the sacred fire and the Statue of Zeus!? Sorcery, plotting, poison and a power struggle at the Olympic Games. Exciting fantasy adventure from award-winning author, Katherine Roberts.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 304
 Edition: illustrated edition
 Publisher: HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks
Published: 05 Jul 2004
ISBN 10: 0007112823
ISBN 13: 9780007112821
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
 Book Overview: ADVENTURE AND MAGIC IN THE ANCIENT WORLD

Media Reviews
The Great Pyramid Robbery 'A grand tale unravels -- ancient curses, magical powers, dangerous forces and spirits make The Great Pyramid Robbery a wonderful fantasy-filled read! Unearth this fab book.' Funday Times 'A terrific tale of plots, curses and evil forces set in ancient Egypt.' Sunday Express 'A thrill-a-minute mix of myth, history, excitement and magic. Roberts has thrown lots of gripping ingredients into the first book of The Seven Fabulous Wonders series and it all works to great effect.' Sunday Morning Post The Babylon Game 'Katherine Roberts is a children's author of genuine skill and imagination, and The Babylon Game is one of her most engaging titles.' Publishing News
Author Bio
Katherine Roberts was born in Torquay in 1962 and spent her childhood in Devon and Cornwall. She graduated with a First in Mathematics from Bath University. Since then she has worked with computers, racehorses, and in a pet shop. Now she lives near Ross-on-Wye, where she writes fantasy fiction, tutors for the Focus on Fiction distance learning course, helps judge an annual Creative Writing Awards scheme for local schools, and in her spare time exercises racehorses. She has her own website: www.herebedragons.co.uk/roberts and produces her own little newsletter, Fantasy Fever, for children.