{"product_id":"the-wolfgirl-the-greeks-and-the-gods-a-tale-of-the-persian-wars-9781406394740","title":"The Wolf-Girl, the Greeks and the Gods: a Tale of the Persian Wars","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe Persians Are Coming is a thrilling and beautifully illustrated retelling of the Persian Wars, written by multi-award-winning author Tom Holland and illustrated by Jason Cockcroft. It is a must-have for fans of Greek myths and military history, and has received critical acclaim for its vivid storytelling and stunning illustrations. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 208 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 04 May 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Walker Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“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 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 – of history,fiction and thrilling legend,with pictures to swim the Hellespont for.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003eMyth Meets History in a Blockbuster Retelling of the Persian Wars\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom multi-award-winning author Tom Holland, the bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eRubicon\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePersian Fire\u003c\/em\u003e, comes a thrilling and visually stunning retelling of the Persian Wars. \u003cem\u003eThe Persians Are Coming\u003c\/em\u003e is a gripping tale that follows Gorgo of Sparta as she is drawn into a world of vengeful gods and invincible heroes. With a mighty empire threatening Athens, Sparta, and all who stand in its path, Gorgo must summon the ancient power within her to transform into a wolf and harness the blood of Zeus that flows through her veins. Together, she and her nation must embark on one of history's greatest wars. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrated by the talented Jason Cockcroft, \u003cem\u003eThe Persians Are Coming\u003c\/em\u003e is a must-have for any child who loves Greek myths. With its breathtaking illustrations, this extraordinary illustrated novel will captivate readers of all ages. It is the perfect choice for fans of Percy Jackson and Kevin Crossley-Holland, as well as those who enjoy the mythical retellings of Madeline Miller, Pat Barker, and Stephen Fry. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003eA Spectacularly Illustrated Account of the Persian Wars\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Persians Are Coming is a spectacularly illustrated account of the Persian Wars. It is a must-have for any child who loves Greek myths. The Sunday Times describes it as a \"rip-roaring, adrenaline-filled recounting of the infamous Persian wars [...] a gripping and educational volume.\" The Daily Mail calls it a \"spectacularly illustrated account of the Persian Wars ... a MUST-HAVE for any child who loves Greek myths.\" The Guardian describes it as a \"glorious white-knuckle ride through classical history ... a book that any child is likely to remember well into their later years.\" The Daily Telegraph describes it as a \"glorious mixture – of history, fiction, and thrilling legend, with pictures to swim the Hellespont for.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003eA Glorious White-Knuckle Ride Through Classical History\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Persians Are Coming is a glorious white-knuckle ride through classical history. It is a book that any child is likely to remember well into their later years. The Sunday Times describes it as a \"rip-roaring, adrenaline-filled recounting of the infamous Persian wars [...] a gripping and educational volume.\" The Daily Mail calls it a \"spectacularly illustrated account of the Persian Wars ... a MUST-HAVE for any child who loves Greek myths.\" The Guardian describes it as a \"glorious white-knuckle ride through classical history ... a book that any child is likely to remember well into their later years.\" The Daily Telegraph describes it as a \"glorious mixture – of history, fiction, and thrilling legend, with pictures to swim the Hellespont for.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003eA Glorious Mixture of History, Fiction, and Thrilling Legend\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Persians Are Coming is a glorious mixture of history, fiction, and thrilling legend. It is a book that any child is likely to remember well into their later years. The Sunday Times describes it as a \"rip-roaring, adrenaline-filled recounting of the infamous Persian wars [...] a gripping and educational volume.\" The Daily Mail calls it a \"spectacularly illustrated account of the Persian Wars ... a MUST-HAVE for any child who loves Greek myths.\" The Guardian describes it as a \"glorious white-knuckle ride through classical history ... a book that any child is likely to remember well into their later years.\" The Daily Telegraph describes it as a \"glorious mixture – of history, fiction, and thrilling legend, with pictures to swim the Hellespont for.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003eA Book That Any Child Is Likely to Remember Well Into Their Later Years\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Persians Are Coming is a book that any child is likely to remember well into their later years. The Sunday Times describes it as a \"rip-roaring, adrenaline-filled recounting of the infamous Persian wars [...] a gripping and educational volume.\" The Daily Mail calls it a \"spectacularly illustrated account of the Persian Wars ... a MUST-HAVE for any child who loves Greek myths.\" The Guardian describes it as a \"glorious white-knuckle ride through classical history ... a book that any child is likely to remember well into their later years.\" The Daily Telegraph describes it as a \"glorious mixture – of history, fiction, and thrilling legend, with pictures to swim the Hellespont for.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 950g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 280 x 200 x 23 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781406394740\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tom Holland","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44218303119610,"sku":"9781406394740","price":18.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1683296619250_book.jpg?v=1683456771","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-wolfgirl-the-greeks-and-the-gods-a-tale-of-the-persian-wars-9781406394740","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}