At the Hot Gates - 2nd Edition by Samson (Paperback)
About this item
Highlights
- It's the year 480 BC and the greatest army ever gathered in the ancient world is on the march to conquer all of Greece.
- 12 Years
- 9.47" x 8.08" Paperback
- 96 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Historical
Description
About the Book
300 Spartans march to stop the Persians at the Hot Gates.
Book Synopsis
It's the year 480 BC and the greatest army ever gathered in the ancient world is on the march to conquer all of Greece. An irresistible force, they overwhelm all who dare to stand in their way. One man steps forward to stop them, followed by 300 companions. This man is Leonidas. His companions are Spartans. They march to stop the Persian advance and meet their destiny at the narrows known as the Hot Gates.
Twelve-year-old Agis runs away from his boys' group to track the march of the fated 300. He is motivated by the powerful impulse to follow his father into battle and join him fighting the Persians. His presence is discovered too late to send hm back home. Instead, Agis is integrated into the forces and contributes as a look-out to help the Spartans see what is coming before it arrives.
Review Quotes
I gave this book to my son for summer reading after he graduated from 4th grade and he ripped through it in two days. The elegant toughness and ethical orientation of the Greeks really resonate with children around this age - combined with the action and the well-paced writing it's irresistible!
I bought this for my 5th grader as we studied Ancient Greece. He absolutely loved it!!! I cannot recommend it highly enough!!!
Read this to my class during Greek Mythology to Greek History Main Lesson. Fantastic book, all children wanted to be Spartans! Highly recommended for Steiner Waldorf!