THE WOLF-GIRL, THE GREEKS AND THE GODS: A TALE OF THE PERSIAN WARS

"Greek myth meets ancient history in an action-packed retelling of the Persian Wars from the Sunday Times bestselling author and co-host of ""The Rest is History"" Tom Holland, lavishly illustrated by Jason Cockcroft. The perfect gift for children 9 plus, and for teenagers and adults who love tales of Greek gods, epic battles and Marvel adventures. ""BREATHTAKING adventure on every page."" STEPHEN FRY ""A MUST-HAVE for any child who loves Greek myths."" THE SUNDAY TIMES “The Persians are coming…” Hearing these words, Gorgo of Sparta is plunged into a dangerous world of vengeful gods and invincible heroes. For a mighty empire threatens Athens, Sparta and all who stand in its path... Calling on the ancient power to transform into a wolf and the blood of Zeus that runs through her veins, Gorgo must lead her nation in one of history's greatest wars. Multi-award-winning author Tom Holland and acclaimed illustrator Jason Cockcroft boldly weave myth and history in this dramatic tale of Greeks and Gods. Gripping and powerful, this extraordinary illustrated novel will be treasured by readers young and old. Ideal for fans of Marvel, Percy Jackson and Kevin Crossley-Holland, and the mythical retellings of Madeline Miller, Pat Barker and Stephen Fry, this is a book to be read again and again. ""BREATHTAKING adventure on every page, and just the kind of detail, colour and vitality that young readers adore."" STEPHEN FRY ""A spectacularly illustrated account of the Persian Wars ... A MUST-HAVE for any child who loves Greek myths."" THE SUNDAY TIMES “A RIP-ROARING, ADRENALINE-FILLED recounting of the infamous Persian wars [...] a gripping and educational volume. […] Gorgeously illustrated.” DAILY MAIL ""SPECTACULAR... A tour de force for mythology and military history fans.” GUARDIAN ""A GLORIOUS WHITE-KNUCKLE RIDE through classical history ... a book that any child is likely to remember well into their later years."" DAILY TELEGRAPH ""A GLORIOUS mixture