The Eagle of the Ninth
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The Ninth Legion marched into the mists of Northern Britain―and they were never seen again. Four thousand men disappeared and their eagle standard was lost. It's a mystery that's never been solved, until now . . .
Marcus Aquila has to find out what happened to his father, who led the legion. So he sets out into the unknown, on a quest so dangerous that nobody expects him to return.
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Black Ships Before Troy
FROM SARAH:
Rosemay Sutcliff's writing makes this classic tale compulsively readable. Recommended for ages 10 and up.
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Homer's epic poem, The Iliad, is one of the greatest adventure stories of all time and Rosemary Sutcliff's retelling of the classic saga embodies all of the astonishing drama, romance, and intrigue of ancient Greece.
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The Wanderings of Odysseus
FROM SARAH:
The dramatic follow-up to The Illiad, retold by the extraordinary Rosemary Sutcliff. Recommended for ages 10 and up.
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey, is one of the greatest adventure stories of all time and Rosemary Sutcliff stays true to the classic tale and characters in this authentic retelling rich with drama, magic, and heroism.
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