Theras is a young boy of Athens, leading an idyllic life as he begins school at age seven. Several years later, under dire circumstances, Theras is left with no other choice than to leave his beloved Athens and live under the protection of a distant relative in the rival city of Sparta.
Theras and His Town
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Product Description
While lodging in the Spartan barracks, Theras hones his athletic and military skills alongside the other boys. But after seeing the Spartans’ callous disregard for human life, he makes plans to leave with his new friend Abas, a Perioikoi shepherd boy.
Together they must fight their way toward Athens, across many dangerous miles of rugged Greek terrain, constantly on the run from Spartan soldiers and those who would sell them into slavery.
Unabridged. Numerous illustrations by Dimitris Davis. This engaging, engrossing story on ancient Greece is recommended by the Well-Educated Heart.
100th Anniversary Edition.
Additional Information
| Weight | .3 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 9 × 6 × .4 in |
| ISBN | 9798888180617 |
| Published Date | 2024 |
| Author | Caroline Dale Snedeker |
| Publisher | Purple House Press |
| Format | Paperback |
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