| Nobody's Princess Revised Edition Contributor(s): Friesner, Esther (Author) |
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ISBN: 0375875298 ISBN-13: 9780375875298 Publisher: Ember OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2008 Annotation: She "is" beautiful, she "is "a princess, and Aphrodite "is "her favorite goddess, but something in Helen of Sparta just itches for more out of life. Not one to count on the gods--or her looks--to take care of her, Helen sets out to get what she wants with steely determination and a sassy attitude. That same attitude makes Helen a few enemies--such as the self-proclaimed "son of Zeus" Theseus--but it also intrigues, charms, and amuses those who become her friends, from the famed huntress Atalanta to the young priestess who is the Oracle of Delphi. In "Nobody's Princess, "author Esther Friesner deftly weaves together history and myth as she takes a new look at the girl who will become Helen of Troy. The resulting story offers up adventure, humor, and a fresh and engaging heroine you cannot help but root for. "From the Hardcover edition." |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - Greek & Roman - Young Adult Fiction | Historical - Ancient Civilizations - Young Adult Fiction | Girls & Women |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2008274246 |
| Lexile Measure: 850 |
| Series: Princesses of Myth |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.5" W x 8.1" (0.60 lbs) 336 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 114407 Reading Level: 5.8 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 11.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Helen of Sparta wants to be more than a princess and a pretty face--she wants to be a hero. The traditions of ancient Sparta would have Helen know her place: a beautiful princess, a loyal daughter, a perfect bride. But Helen wants adventure, and she's not looking back. Not one to count on the gods to take care of her, she sets out to see the world and seek her own fate with steely determination. Her rebellious will makes Helen dangerous enemies--such as the self-proclaimed son of Zeus Theseus--but it also gains her true friends, from the famed huntress Atalanta to the young priestess who is the Oracle of Delphi. If she is strong enough, if she is cunning enough, if she is brave enough, Helen will find her destiny . . . but what does destiny have in store for her?In Nobody's Princess, author Esther Friesner deftly weaves together history and myth as she takes a new look at the girl who will become Helen of Troy. The back of the book includes further facts about Helen of Troy and Ancient Greece. Hand to readers who love Tamora Pierce and Leigh Bardugo, particularly if they just finished Wonder Woman: Warbringer and want to know more about Helen of Troy. A must-read for fans of fantasy and mythology.--VOYAAlong the way, Friesner skillfully exposes larger issues of women's rights, human bondage, and individual destiny. It's a rollicking good story.--Booklist |