The Lion's Slave (Greek Tales / Terry Deary's Historical Tales)

[213 B. C.] The great inventor Archimedes has just one problem. His clumsy servant, young Lydia, is the bane of his life. But when the Romans besiege Syracuse, and the Greeks turn to Archimedes for help, it is young Lydia who always seems to come up with the answers. Of course Archimedes is a lion in the eyes of the folk of Syracuse. He takes all the credit, but that's life for a Greek girl slave. As Aesop said, 'You may share the labours of the great, but you will not share the rewards.' 'Horrible Histories' author Terry Deary's fast-paced, hilarious and gripping stories bring Ancient Greece to life. This new edition includes brand new readers' notes to help extend learning and exploration of the time period.

[About the Author]: Terry Deary began his writing career with fiction for A&C Black. He is now author of over 140 fiction and non-fiction books, which have been published in 32 languages. His historical fiction for older children Tudor Terror has been praised as "a marvellous blend of fact and fiction" (School Librarian). His non-fiction has been consistently in the best-seller lists since 1994. His Horrible Histories celebrated their 10th anniversary in 2003, having sold 10 million copies worldwide and been adapted as television animations, theatre tours and museum exhibitions. Terry Deary was voted "Outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th Century" by Books for Keeps magazine.

Helen Flook was born in Wales, lived in Canada, and is now resident once again in Abergwyngregyn, Wales. She has illustrated hundreds of children's books both in the UK and North America, and tends to work with acrylic inks or pen and ink. Helen is A & C Black's resident illustrator for the Terry Deary's Tales books.

Aventura / Comunicação / Drama / Educação / Entretenimento / Ficção / História / História Geral / Infantil / Infantojuvenil / Jovem adulto / Literatura Estrangeira / Suspense e Mistério