Theras and his Town
Author: Caroline Dale SnedekerAdd Your Comments on this Book
Description from Amazon.com: [Editor's Review] New reprint of 1924 novel by Caroline Dale Snedeker, including all original text. Grades 5+.
Young Theras, born an Athenian, is taken to Sparta by a relative when his father is lost at war. He is forced to live like a Spartan, a brutal life with no pity for those who are not physically perfect and totally obedient to Spartan control. After enduring rigorous training and repeated cruel incidents, he escapes with a Perioikoi boy and heads for his beloved Athens. Here is the story of a hard and dangerous journey with Snedeker's amazing historical accuracy. Caroline Dale Snedeker, twice a Newbery Honor winner,... [more at Amazon link below]
Description from Amazon.com: [Editor's Review] New reprint of 1924 novel by Caroline Dale Snedeker, including all original text. Grades 5+.
Young Theras, born an Athenian, is taken to Sparta by a relative when his father is lost at war. He is forced to live like a Spartan, a brutal life with no pity for those who are not physically perfect and totally obedient to Spartan control. After enduring rigorous training and repeated cruel incidents, he escapes with a Perioikoi boy and heads for his beloved Athens. Here is the story of a hard and dangerous journey with Snedeker's amazing historical accuracy. Caroline Dale Snedeker, twice a Newbery Honor winner,... [more at Amazon link below]Available Online: Amazon $10.99 (prices include shipping)
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