by PaulineBaynes (Illustrator), RogerGreen (Author)
The story of Helen and the judgement of Paris, of the gathering Heroes and the seige of Troy; of Achilles and his vulnerable heel, reared by the Centaur on wild honey and the marrow of lions; of Odysseus, the last of the Heroes, his plan for the wooden Horse and his many adventures on his long journey home to Greece. With a beautiful introduction by best-selling author Michelle Paver, and additional endmatter including an author profile, who's who, activities, glossary and more.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 240
Edition: Re-issue
Publisher: Puffin Classics
Published: 03 May 2012
ISBN 10: 0141341963
ISBN 13: 9780141341965
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: Step back in time to the battles and sieges of Ancient Greece to when the beautiful Helen of Sparta is abducted by Paris, a prince of Troy, and the Greek fleet sets sail to seek their vengeance on him.