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Gr 7-Up This lyrical and complex tale of adventure and betrayal set in sixth-century Africa continues the story of 12-year-old Telemakos, who is recovering from the mental and physical abuse he suffered as a government spy in "The Sunbird" (Viking, 2004). His troubles are nowhere near donehe's attacked by one of the emperor's pet lions and loses an arm. His cover may have been blown as well. He and his baby sist...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Wein, whose intricately crafted, emotionally rich saga about a post-Arthurian Ethiopian dynasty has thrilled and engrossed readers, here begins a related two-book sequence that follows an unconventional dramatic arc, using book one to ensnare her protagonist and leaving to book two the work of extracting him. On the day Telemakos's sister is born, a moment of inattention in the lion pit leads to an attack that costs him his arm (and al...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

A lion attack costs Telemakos his arm. During his convalescence, he becomes devoted to his newborn sister Athena. Still haun...Log In or Sign Up to Read More