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Greek Tales The Lion's Slave

By Terry Deary

Adjectives

engaging historical insightful

Genres

Historical Fiction

Synopsis

In 213 BC, the brilliant inventor Archimedes faces a challenge: his clumsy servant, Lydia. As the Romans besiege Syracuse, the Greeks rely on Archimedes for salvation. Unbeknownst to all, it's Lydia who devises the ingenious solutions. Yet, in a world where slaves are overlooked, Archimedes receives all the acclaim. This tale highlights the unsung contributions of a young girl in a time of war.

About the author

Terry Deary is a British author best known for writing the funny and fascinating Horrible Histories books. He loves making history exciting by sharing weird and wonderful facts about the past. Terry’s clever stories and jokes help children learn and laugh at the same time, making reading about history lots of fun!

Pages

61 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2007

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