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Greek Hero (Fly on the Wall)

By Manning, Mick

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In this captivating picture book, young readers follow Greek hoplite soldier Agathon as he heads home from battle, hitches a ride on a merchant's boat, listens to campfire stories, gets married, and enters the Olympic Games. Packed with current information on classical Greece based on the latest archaeological discoveries, Greek Hero contains three levels of text to make it accessible to children at different stages of reading. Expressive watercolors help bring Agathon and his ancient society to life.

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ISBN
978-1-84507-683-2
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books


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Reviewed on August 1, 2008

Gr 2-4 Couched in the story of a fictional Greek warrior returning from a victorious battle in 479 BC, this look at ancient life will be a welcome addition to elementary units on Greece and the Olympics. Agathon boards a ship headed for home and is taken under the wing of the merchant Lykon, who sees potential in the strong, young warrior....Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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