Black Ships Before Troy: The Story of The Iliad

Black Ships Before Troy: The Story of The Iliad
by Rosemary Sutcliffe

Black Ships Before Troy: The Story of The Iliad
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Author: Rosemary Sutcliffe
Illustrator: Alan Lee
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2005-01-10
ISBN: 1845073592
Number of pages: 128
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Book Reviews of Black Ships Before Troy: The Story of The Iliad

Book Review: Fantastic retelling of the Iliad
Summary: 5 Stars

I'm reading this to my daughter, who loves the story. Some of the writing is a little complex for a first grader to understand, but this version has a beauty to the poetry of the writing that the DK version, though straightforward and more easily understood, does not.

Highly recommended.

Summary of Black Ships Before Troy: The Story of The Iliad

Homer's epic poem, The Iliad, is one of the greatest adventure stories of all time. Rich with arresting imagery and memorable characters, its powerful metaphors still permeate modern culture. This brilliant retelling offers young readers an exciting introduction to the heroes of ancient Greece while providing the complete story of the battle of Troy. The legendary beauty, Helen, is abducted, leading to a decade-long conflict in which even the gods and goddesses take sides and intervene. This is the Trojan War, where the most valiant heroes of the ancient world are pitted against one another. Here Hector, Ajax, Achilles, and Odysseus meet their most formidable challenges and in some cases, their tragic ends. Rosemary Sutcliff makes such extraordinary stories as those of the Trojan horse, of Aphrodite and the golden apple, and of the fearsome warrior women, the Amazons, accessible to contemporary young people. Superb illustrations enhance the story's dramatic appeal.

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