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Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Romeo and Juliet", one of William Shakespeare's most iconic tragedies, tells the poignant tale of young love and family conflict. Set in Verona, Italy, the story revolves around the passionate romance between Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet, members of feuding families.
The star-crossed lovers meet at a masquerade ball and quickly fall deeply in love, despite their families' bitter rivalry. Their secret relationship leads to a series of events...
3) Sons of Zeus
Author
Publisher
Thomas Dunne Books, St. Martin's Press
Language
English
Description
The first entry in an epic series set during the fifth-century BC war between Athens and Sparta finds Plataea resident Nikias dreaming of glory in the Olympic games only to find himself leading a ragtag band of defenders in the wake of a surprise attack.
Author
Series
Laetitia Talbot mysteries volume 3
Publisher
Bantam Books Trade Paperbacks
Language
English
Author
Series
Athenian novels (Conn Iggulden) volume 1
Publisher
Penguin Books UK
Language
English
Description
Marathon: A Persian king stands at last on Greek soil. His Immortals have come to raze the cities of the west. The Athenians are hopelessly outnumbered. The gods are silent. All they have is the shield line. Xanthippus takes a breath. If they cannot stand, all Greece will fall. Thermopylae: Ten years later, Athens has betrayed its favorite son. When the Persians return, when they cross the Hellepont to take revenge on the Greeks, will Xanthippus come...
8) Protector
Author
Series
Athenian novels (Conn Iggulden) volume 2
Publisher
Michael Joseph
Language
English
Description
Themistocles stands as the battle-scarred leader of Athens. Yet he is no nobleman and is distrusted by many. But those who stand against him cannot argue with two things: his victories as a warrior, and the vast Persian army heading their way ... And so Themistocles must fight. Fight the invaders. Fight the allies who despise him. Fight for his city. As the Persians draw close, he must prove himself again and again in battle. Because history belongs...
10) Lion
Author
Series
Golden age volume 1
Publisher
Michael Joseph
Language
English
Description
Ancient Greece, 5th century BC. After the gods, after the myths and legends, came the world of men - and in the front rank stood Pericles - the Lion of Athens. Behind him lies the greatest city of the ancient world. Before him stands the ferocious Persian army. Both sides are spoiling for war. Thought still a young man Pericles knows one thing: to fight a war you must first win the peace. It's time fo a hero to rise. For his enemies to tremble. And...
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