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From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories... The boys at school are excited. The Olympic games are coming to the city., They may be too young to compete, but their teacher suggests the school should have its own games. Of course, girls have no part at all in these festivities but Elena discovers her twin brother, Cypselis, has made a bet with Big Bacchiad (the school bully). If Cypselis wins he will get a new goat., If he loses then Elena will become Bacchiad's slave. Elena's freedom is at stake - she needs all her cunning to make sure her brother wins. But will he? Terry Deary's Greek Tales explore the world of Ancient Greece through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time., These stories feature real people and take place in some of the most recognisable Greek settings. This new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period.
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'Horrible Histories' author Terry Deary's fast-paced, hilarious and gripping stories bring Ancient Greece to life. This new edition includes brand new readers' notes to help extend learning and exploration of the time period.
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Terry Deary is the author of over 200 fiction and non-fiction books, which have been published in 32 languages. His historical fiction for older children Tudor Terror has been praised as "a marvellous blend of fact and fiction" (School Librarian). His non-fiction has been consistently in the best-seller lists since 1994. His Horrible Histories celebrated their 15th anniversary in 2008, having sold over 10 million copies worldwide and been adapted as television series, theatre tours and museum exhibitions. Terry Deary was voted "Outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th Century" by Books for Keeps magazine.
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- PublisherBloomsbury Education
- Publication date2017
- ISBN 10 1472942027
- ISBN 13 9781472942029
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages64
- IllustratorFlook Helen
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