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In this second entry in the 'Nobody's Princess' series, the spirited and spirited Helen of Sparta embarks on an incredible journey to the mythical land of Greece. She disguises herself as a boy to join the Argonauts aboard the mighty Argo, leading a series of perilous battles and encounters with the feared Argonaut Queen. With her beauty in full bloom, Helen's quest takes her beyond the mythical realm to the heart of Athens, where she faces challenges that could alter her destiny as the future Queen of Sparta.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Esther M. Friesner
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