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Rosemary Sutcliff presents a vibrant, child‑friendly narrative of the Trojan War. Beginning with the quarrel over the golden apple, she follows Helena’s flight with Paris and culminates in the dramatic destruction of Troy, making ancient myths accessible to young readers.
First publish date: 1967
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Rosemary Sutcliff
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