![]() ![]() ![]() 'A magnificent achievement.if ever a book was unputdownable, whether by an adult or child, it is this one.it bears the unmistakeable mark of a masterpiece of children's literature. Now reissued, it captures the romance, pathos and savagery of Homer's Bronze Age epic." - The Wall Street Journal ![]() "Rosemary Sutcliff's superb retelling of the "Iliad.". Featuring the stories of heroes Ajax, Achilles and Penthesilea (the Amazon Queen), this is high adventure at its best.' - Book Trust Many of the characters include royalty and warriors from Sparta and Troy as well as Greek gods who liked to interfere in their lives. Black Ships Before Troy has been added to your Cart Add a gift receipt for easy returns Buy used: 5. Its rich illustration will look familiar to The Lord of the Rings fans, as Lee was the conceptual artist for the Peter Jackson films. In the book Black Ships Before Troy by Rosemary Sutcliff, she rewrites the story of Homers Iliad for young readers. 'This stunning children's version of The Iliad by the award-winning Rosemary Sutcliff and Alan Lee was first published in 1993 and is being republished now. The fabulous illustrations by Alan Lee won him the Kate Greenaway Medal, and bring this title to life.' - The Guardian Best Books Guide 2017 ![]() It is the perfect introduction to the classical world of the Iliad. ' A welcome reissue of the acclaimed retelling by Rosemary Sutcliff, one of the most distinguished children's authors of the twentieth century. ![]()
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