| Dateline: Troy Contributor(s): Fleischman, Paul (Author), Frankfeldt, Gwen (Illustrator), Morrow, Glenn (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0763630845 ISBN-13: 9780763630843 Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA) OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2006 Annotation: The award-winning author of "Bull Run" retells Homer's epic poem the "Illiad"--ingeniously juxtaposing each episode with newspaper clippings of modern events from the First World War through the Gulf War--to reveal astonishing parallels between the ancient and modern worlds. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Folklore & Mythology - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Ancient - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 20th Century |
| Dewey: 398.209 |
| Lexile Measure: 860 |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 6.3" W x 9" (0.55 lbs) 80 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Chronological Period - 21st Century - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 14913 Reading Level: 5.6 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Perhaps the ultimate model for making history relevant. . . . A superb and often inspiring work. -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Newbery Medal winner Fleischman goes right to today's headlines and shows that the ancient world and our own are not so very different at all. He retells Homer's tale of the Trojan War, The Illiad, in a brisk narrative that will capture kids' attention. -- Booklist (boxed review) This exquisitely designed and provocative book should spark debate, insight, and an appreciation of historical connections. -- Parenting Back matter includes suggestions for further reading. |