Greek Tales Books
Ellie is furious! Her twin brother, Cypselis, has made a bet with Big Bacchiad. If Cypselis can beat Big Bacchiad in an Olympic foot race, Ellie's family will receive a goat. But if Cypselis loses, Ellie will become Big Bacchiad's slave! With the odds stacked against Cypselis, how can Ellie make sure he stands a chance at winning the race?
In 213 B.C., the great inventor Archimedes has just one problem, his clumsy servant Lydia, but, when the Romans besiege Syracuse, and the Greeks turn to Archimedes for help, it is Lydia who always seems to come up with the answers.
Acheron is the best liar in Troy. In his stories, he can make King Paris and the Trojan heroes sound like gods. But when a stranger arrives in the city with news that the Greek enemy army has left without a fight, Acheron is suspicious. But when he finds out the truth, will anyone believe his latest story?