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Emily Little’s "The Trojan Horse" offers a clear, accessible narrative of the Greek strategy that secured victory in the Trojan War. The story focuses on the clever use of a wooden horse to infiltrate Troy—an act that has become a defining symbol in Greek mythology and history. Through vivid illustration and straightforward prose, the book invites young readers to understand this classic tale and its enduring legacy in ancient Greece.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Emily Little
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