{"product_id":"terrible-true-tales-greeks-9781801996006","title":"Terrible True Tales Greeks","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e''Deary''s storytelling is simple, historically accurate and compelling.'' \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe i newspaper \u003c\/i\u003eon \u003ci\u003eThe Silver Hand\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the author of the blockbuster \u003ci\u003eHorrible Histories \u003c\/i\u003eseries, which is now a TV show and movie, and has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eHorrible Histories\u003c\/i\u003e author Terry Deary presents a hilarious collection of Greek tales based on thrilling true stories  four books in one! Perfect for history fans (and those who don''t know they''re history fans yet) aged 7+.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Lion's Slave\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eThe great inventor Archimedes has just one problem  his clumsy servant, Lydia. But when the Romans besiege Syracuse, and the Greeks turn to Archimedes for help, it is she who comes up with the answers\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Tortoise and the Dare\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eElena''s freedom is at stake. She needs all her cunning to make sure her brother wins a race in the Olympic stadium. But will he?\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Boy Who Cried Horse\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eWhen a stranger announces that the Greeks have departed Troy, leaving a special gift of a wooden horse, young Acheron is suspicious. He races to tell Prince Paris about the Greek plot, but will anyone at the palace believe him?\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Town Mouse and the Spartan House\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e Darius has been orphaned by the plague in Athens and joins the Spartan army. Then his uncle, the commander, falls sick. Can Darius find a cure?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTerry Deary's \u003ci\u003eTerrible True Tales: Greeks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e explores the world of ancient Greece through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. Packed with fun illustrations by Helen Flook, these stories feature real people and take place in some of the most recognisable ancient Greek settings. This new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50470078644567,"sku":"9781801996006","price":8.54,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781801996006.jpg?v=1744897334","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/terrible-true-tales-greeks-9781801996006","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}