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Damon, Pythias, and the Test of Friendship
By Author Not Available
- ISBN
- 978-0-80751-445-0
- Publisher
- Whitman
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on June 1, 2009
Gr 2-4 This classic tale of friendship is set in Sicily in the fourth century B.C.E. Dionysius, a "cruel ruler," surrounds himself with bodyguards, reigns with an iron fist, and sneers at the idea of trusting others. Pythias speaks out publicly against the tyrant and is sentenced to death for treason. The young man's request to journey home to bid his parents farewell is granted only after his good friend Damon steps forward and offers to take Pythias's place in prison, vow...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
When Pythias speaks out against the ruler of Syracuse, he is sentenced to death. He asks for a temporary reprieve to visi...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
