Black Ships Before Troy

Author : Rosemary Sutcliff
Publisher : Laurel Leaf
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2005-12-13
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780553494839

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Black Ships Before Troy by Rosemary Sutcliff Pdf

For Greek myth fans, those who can’t get enough of the D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths, and readers who have aged out of Rick Riordan, this classroom staple and mythology classic is perfect for learning about the ancient myths! As the gods and goddesses of Olympus scheme, the ancient world is thrown into turmoil when Helen, the most beautiful woman in all of Greece, is stolen away by her Trojan love. Inflamed by jealousy, the Greek king seeks lethal vengeance and sends his black war ships to descend on the city of Troy. In the siege that follows, history’s greatest heroes, from Ajax to Achilles to Odysseus, are forged in combat, and the brutal costs of passion, pride, and revenge must be paid. In the end, the whims of the gods, the cunning of the warriors, and a great wooden horse will decide who emerges victorious. Homer's epic poem, The Iliad, is one of the greatest adventure stories of all time and Rosemary Sutcliff's retelling of the classic saga embodies all of the astonishing drama, romance, and intrigue of ancient Greece. Don’t miss The Wanderings of Odysseus, the companion to Black Ships Before Troy, and follow Odysseus on his adventure home. This book has been selected as a Common Core State Standards Text Exemplar (Grades 6-8, Stories) in Appendix B.

Author : Rosemary Sutcliff
Publisher : Laurel Leaf
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2005-12-13
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780553494822

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The Wanderings of Odysseus by Rosemary Sutcliff Pdf

For Greek myth fans, those who can’t get enough of the D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths, and readers who have aged out of Rick Riordan, this classroom staple and mythology classic is perfect for learning about the ancient myths! King Odysseus and the Greeks have triumphed over the Trojans. At long last, they are able to set sail for home and the loving family Odysseus left behind. But for the heroic king, the return voyage holds hazards far greater than any he faced during the war. Forced by treacherous winds into unknown seas, Odysseus and his crew must face deadly perils: the flesh-eating Cyclops, Circe and her deadly enchantments, and the soul-chilling Land of the Dead and more. Rosemary Sutcliff’s reimagining of the classic epic The Odysseus is woven through with a spectacular cast of men, magicians, and monsters. Odysseus’ harrowing journey home to his family and kingdom tests the limits of his strength, and the power of his will. Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey, is one of the greatest adventure stories of all time and Rosemary Sutcliff stays true to the classic tale and characters in this authentic retelling rich with drama, magic, and heroism. Don’t miss Black Ships Before Troy, the companion to The Wanderings of Odysseus, and follow Odysseus and his crew as they fight in the epic battle against the Trojans.

Author : Rosemary Sutcliff
Publisher : Random House
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-31
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781448173082

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Tristan And Iseult by Rosemary Sutcliff Pdf

Rosemary Sutcliff's starkly simple retelling of the uniquely tragic and romantic story of the warrior Tristan and his love for the fair Iseult of Ireland, his uncle's chosen bride.

Author : Eloise Jarvis McGraw
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2018-03-20
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780451479365

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Mara, Daughter of the Nile by Eloise Jarvis McGraw Pdf

This compelling story of adventure, romance, and intrigue, set in ancient Egypt, was written by the three-time Newbery Honor and Edgar Award winning author Eloise Jarvis McGraw. Mara is a proud and beautiful slave girl who yearns for freedom in ancient Egypt, under the rule of Queen Hatshepsut. Mara is not like other slaves; she can read and write, as well as speak the language of Babylonian. So, to barter for her freedom, she finds herself playing the dangerous role of double spy for two arch enemies—each of whom supports a contender for the throne of Egypt. Against her will, Mara finds herself falling in love with one of her masters, the noble Sheftu, and she starts to believe in his plans of restoring Thutmose III to the throne. But just when Mara is ready to offer Sheftu her help and her heart, her duplicity is discovered, and a battle ensues in which both Mara’s life and the fate of Egypt are at stake. “Dangerous espionage, an unusual love story, and richly drawn background make this a book to capture quick and lasting interest.”—Horn Book “Thoroughly engrossing.”—Kirkus Reviews

Author : Padraic Colum
Publisher : Aladdin
Page : 3 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-24
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781534450370

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The Children's Homer by Padraic Colum Pdf

From master storyteller Padriac Colum, winner of a Newbery Honor for The Golden Fleece, comes a collection of fifteen timeless stories inspired by classic Greek literature. Travel back to a mythical time when Achilles, aided by the gods, waged war against the Trojans. And join Odysseus on his journey through murky waters, facing obstacles like the terrifying Scylla and whirring Charybdis, the beautiful enchantress Circe, and the land of the raging Cyclôpes. Using narrative threads from The Iliad and The Odyssey, Padraic Colum weaves a stunning adventure with all the drama and power that Homer intended.

Author : Jo Graham
Publisher : Redhook
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2008-03-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780316029148

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Black Ships by Jo Graham Pdf

"Haunting and bittersweet, lush and vivid, this extraordinary story has lived with me since I first read it." -- Naomi Novik, author of His Majesty's Dragon The world is ending. One by one the mighty cities are falling, to earthquakes, to flood, to raiders on both land and sea. In a time of war and doubt, Gull is an oracle. Daughter of a slave taken from fallen Troy, chosen at the age of seven to be the voice of the Lady of the Dead, it is her destiny to counsel kings. When nine black ships appear, captained by an exiled Trojan prince, Gull must decide between the life she has been destined for and the most perilous adventure -- to join the remnant of her mother's people in their desperate flight. From the doomed bastions of the City of Pirates to the temples of Byblos, from the intrigues of the Egyptian court to the haunted caves beneath Mount Vesuvius, only Gull can guide Prince Aeneas on his quest, and only she can dare the gates of the Underworld itself to lead him to his destiny. In the last shadowed days of the Age of Bronze, one woman dreams of the world beginning anew. This is her story.

Author : Aliki
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2008-09-18
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1439553882

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The Gods and Goddesses of Olympus by Aliki Pdf

The author recounts how the Greek gods and godesses earned their thrones on Mount Olympus, and retells some of the myths she learned as a child.

Author : Eloise Jarvis McGraw
Publisher : Viking Books for Young Readers
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780140303353

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The Golden Goblet by Eloise Jarvis McGraw Pdf

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Author : Homer
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2022-06-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783375039134

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The Iliad of Homer by Homer Pdf

Reprint of the original, first published in 1865. Translated into English Verse in the Spenserian Stanza.

Author : Rosemary Sutcliff
Publisher : Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2014-07-29
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1847805280

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The Iliad by Rosemary Sutcliff Pdf

Homer's epic poem The Iliad is retold in a dramatic story by acclaimed storyteller Rosemary Sutfcliff. Alan Lee's powerful images hauntingly recreate the age of heroes in this captivating introduction to the Greek classic.

Author : Laura Amy Schlitz
Publisher : Candlewick Press
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2013-02-26
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780763665678

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The Hero Schliemann by Laura Amy Schlitz Pdf

"Anyone with an interest in archaeology or in liars and braggarts will be drawn in by this slim biography of the hyper-imaginative Schliemann." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) From Newbery Medal-winning author Laura Amy Schlitz comes an engaging illustrated biography of Heinrich Schliemann, a nineteenth-century archaeologist who most believe did find the ancient city of Troy. This engrossing tale paints a portrait of contradictions — a man at once stingy and lavishly generous, a scholar both shrewd and reckless, a speaker of twenty-two languages and a man with a funny habit of taking liberties with the truth. Laura Amy Schlitz and Robert Byrd open a discussion about how history sometimes comes to be written, and how it sometimes needs to be changed. Back matter includes source notes and a bibliography.

Author : Ingri d'Aulaire,Edgar Parin d'Aulaire
Publisher : Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11-28
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781524770648

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D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths by Ingri d'Aulaire,Edgar Parin d'Aulaire Pdf

"I doubt I would have grown up to be the writer and artist I became had I not fallen in love with D’Aulaire’s Book of Greek Myths at the age of seven."—R. J. Palacio, author of Wonder Kids can lose themselves in a world of myth and magic while learning important cultural history in this beloved classic collection of Greek mythology. Now updated with a new cover and an afterword featuring never-before-published drawings from the sketchbook of Ingri and Edgar D'Aulaire, plus an essay about their life and work and photos from the family achive. In print for over fifty years, D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths has introduced generations to Greek mythology—and continues to enthrall young readers. Here are the greats of ancient Greece—gods and goddesses, heroes and monsters—as freshly described in words and pictures as if they were alive today. No other volume of Greek mythology has inspired as many young readers as this timeless classic. Both adults and children alike will find this book a treasure for years to come.

Author : Jeanne Bendick
Publisher : Bethlehem Books
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2009-08-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781932350203

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Herodotus by Jeanne Bendick Pdf

Best-selling author Jeanne Bendick takes us for another informative—and amusing—journey into places and events of long ago. Herodotus and the Road to History, written in the first person, details the investigative journeys of Herodotus—a contemporary of the Old Testament prophet Malachi—as he takes ship from Greece and voyages to the limits of his own ancient world. His persistence, amidst disbelief and ridicule, in the self-appointed task of recording his discoveries as “histories” (the Greek word meaning “inquiry”), means that today we can still follow his expeditions into the wonder and mystery of Syria, Persia, Egypt and the “barbaric” north. Jeanne Bendick's lucid text, humorous illustrations and helpful maps entertain and instruct as they open the way for readers young and old to once again join Herodotus . . . on the road to history.

Author : Adam Kuliszewski
Publisher : Veritas Press
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1930710763

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Black Ships Before Troy Comprehension Guide by Adam Kuliszewski Pdf

Author : Roger Lancelyn Green
Publisher : Puffin Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Children's stories, English
ISBN : 0140367632

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The Luck of Troy by Roger Lancelyn Green Pdf

A retelling of the Trojan War legend in which a Greek boy removes an ancient secret, Troy's "luck" from the temple.