Shadow of the Centaurs: An Ancient Greek Mystery

The fourth book in the ancient Greek Mysteries series is a mix of Sherlock Holmes and ancient Greece from bestselling author Saviour Pirotta, with stunning illustrations from up-and-coming illustrator Freya Hartas. This exciting adventure will have readers gripped from start to finish.Scribe Nico and his perceptive friend Thrax are back in Athens and Nico is looking forward to the spooky festival of Anthesteria and the lavish feasting at Master Lykos's house. But when the boys suspect a plot to assassinate the general of Athens, they must put the fun aside and infiltrate the Society of Centaurs. Will they discover the true identity of the society's leader, and will they stop the assassination? This dramatic and mysterious tale is packed with wonderful characters and insight into the daily life of the ancient Greeks, a required topic in the Key Stage 2 History curriculum. Perfect for fans of the R n Mysteries , or anyone interest in ancient Greece.

Product details

• Authors: Saviour Pirotta, Pirotta Saviour
• Assisted by: Freya Hartas (Illustration), Hartas Freya (Illustration)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.10.2018
• EAN: 9781472940254
• ISBN: 978-1-4729-4025-4
• No. of pages: 272
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 196 mm x 20 mm
• Series: Flashbacks; Flashbacks
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; JUVENILE FICTION / Mysteries & Detective Stories, JUVENILE FICTION / Thrillers & Suspense, JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Legends, Myths, Fables / Greek & Roman, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction, Crime & mystery fiction (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction, Educational: History, Primary & middle schools, Primary and middle schools, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Elementary