Black Ships Before Troy: The Story of The Iliad
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Black Ships Before Troy: The Story of The Iliad

Rosemary Sutcliff
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Homer's epic poem, The Iliad is brought to life by Rosemary Sutcliff with the skill of a good storyteller, and with the dramatic and haunting illustrations of Alan Lee (Art Direction, The Lord of the Rings). The book was the winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal in 1993.
Genres: MythologyHistorical FictionFictionClassicsSchoolChildrensYoung AdultFantasyHistoricalMiddle Grade
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