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Torn From Troy (2013)

by Patrick Bowman(Favorite Author)

3.48 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

1927401607 (ISBN13: 9781927401606)

languge

English

genre

Historical Fiction

publisher

Post Hypnotic Press

series

Odyssey of a Slave

review 1: I'm not entirely sure how to classify this book. It's an adaptation of the classic, Homer's Odyssey, set in ancient times but told from the perspective of a young boy taken as a slave in the raid on the city of Troy. Not having read The Odyssey in many years, it was a bit hard for me to remember the plot of that story and compare it to the events in this book. I will say, though, that the characters are very engaging, especially Alexi. I look forward to reading the next book in the series as the journey continues.
review 2: Alexi and his older sister are abruptly awakened one night by the horrors of the Greek attack on Troy, after the wooden horse has been brought into the city. The two are orphans and struggle daily for survival, but they'd rather be alive an... mored together than anything else. But Alexi's sister dies so Alexi can escape. He does his best, but is captured by the invaders and taken as a slave when they leave the shores of Troy and begin to sail for Ithaca. Their leader is Odysseus, and because of Alexi's ability to speak Greek and the basic medical skills he learned from his physician father, Odysseus rates him of higher value than the other slaves. This first book in a proposed trilogy sees the characters through the initial adventures of the Odyssey, including the raid on the Cicones, the visit to the isle of the lotus eaters, and the harrowing escape from the cyclops. This is an excellent introduction to the Odyssey and brings the events down to earth with a realistic, gritty feel. Kids will be captivated. 5th grade and up. Canadian author. less

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