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Birth of a Warrior
By Ford, Michael Curtis
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-80279-794-0
- Publisher
- Walker Books for Young Readers
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on February 1, 2009
Gr 5-8 Despite his victory at the annual Festival Games, Lysander struggles as the responsibilities of his Spartan heritage come into conflict with his old life as a Helot villager. Forced to prove his loyalty to Sparta by inflicting a deadly beating on his best friend, he is determined to keep his strong connection to his mother's people a secret. As he fights with the challenges of being a child of parents with different backgrounds, he isn't quite sure of how...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2008
Lysander (<i>The Fire of Ares</i>) is no longer a slave, but he isn't yet a Spartan warrior. His training at the academy is brut...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
