The Olympic Conspiracy (The Seven Fabulous Wonders) [Paperback]

Katherine Roberts (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2004 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: The Seven Fabulous Wonders (Book 5)

The Statue of Zeus at Olympia provides the backdrop for another thrilling adventure. Sosi closed his eyes, wondering what would go wrong next. They must have been crazy to think they could get away with cheating at the Olympic Games. Sosi's brother Theoron was training for the Olympic Games, but when he was injured, only Sosi could help him—but gets more than he bargained for when he takes Theoron's place. Who is trying to sabotage the Games, and why? And what's so important about the sacred fire and the Statue of Zeus? Sorcery, plotting, poison, and a power struggle come to a head at the Olympic Games.

Editorial Reviews

Review

The Great Pyramid Robbery 'A grand tale unravels -- ancient curses, magical powers, dangerous forces and spirits make The Great Pyramid Robbery a wonderful fantasy-filled read! Unearth this fab book.' Funday Times 'A terrific tale of plots, curses and evil forces set in ancient Egypt.' Sunday Express 'A thrill-a-minute mix of myth, history, excitement and magic. Roberts has thrown lots of gripping ingredients into the first book of The Seven Fabulous Wonders series and it all works to great effect.' Sunday Morning Post The Babylon Game 'Katherine Roberts is a children's author of genuine skill and imagination, and The Babylon Game is one of her most engaging titles.' Publishing News

About the Author

Katherine Roberts was born in Torquay in 1962 and spent her childhood in Devon and Cornwall. She graduated with a First in Mathematics from Bath University. Since then she has worked with computers, racehorses, and in a pet shop. Now she lives near Ross-on-Wye, where she writes fantasy fiction, tutors for the Focus on Fiction distance learning course, helps judge an annual Creative Writing Awards scheme for local schools, and in her spare time exercises racehorses. She has her own website: www.herebedragons.co.uk/roberts and produces her own little newsletter, Fantasy Fever, for children.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 203 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins UK (January 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0007112823
• ISBN-13: 978-0007112821
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,434,581 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Katherine Roberts (1962 - ) was born in Torbay and lives in the UK. She trained as a mathematician at the University of Bath and worked with racehorses for ten years, before becoming a professional author in 1999 with the publication of "Song Quest", which won the inaugural Branford Boase Award for children's fiction. She is a champion of the fantasy/sf genre and has a unicorn for a muse who blogs at reclusivemuse.blogspot.com.

Katherine's website with competitions and more details about her books can be found at www.katherineroberts.co.uk.