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Sequel to the author's Greek Myths, this is written in the same lucid, simple, yet powerful prose. -- School Library Journal Starred


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"Sequel to the author’s Greek Myths, this is written in the same lucid, simple, yet powerful prose." School Library Journal, Starred

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  • Reading level: Ages 9-12
  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Sandpiper (October 29, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0618154280
  • ISBN-13: 978-0618154289
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #106,932 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME, February 20, 2000
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I had to read this book for my English class. As one of the earlier reviews said you can't tell where everything is taking place, you actually can. If you pay close attention to what's happening you can clearly see where everything is taking place. This book does a good job of using the Iliad and the Odyssey and mixing them together into one story. I highly recomend you to read this book.
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16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Solid introduction for older children, February 26, 2000
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I just finished reading this book to my son, who is eight. We both enjoyed it immensely and it turned out to be a good introduction to the ancient Greek world for him. It weaves a suprising amount of material into an exciting narrative that retains focus well enough so that we never lost track of where we were. The different personalities came through well, and there was a sufficient amount of action and gore to get his mind off Pokemon temporarily...
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent! , October 21, 2004
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This book is an excellent introduction to Homer and the Trojan War stories. It includes all of the key tales from the Trojan War epic cycle, including the judgment of Paris, the death of Achilles, the stories of Ajax (Aias) and Philoctetes, the death of Paris, the fall of Troy, the death of Agamemnon, and the homecoming of Odysseus.

Perhaps the most heart-wrenching tale in the collection is the fate of the Trojan women. This story poignantly outlines the horror and anguish that afflict the innocent and unwilling participants of any war.

If you are planning to read The Iliad or The Odyssey, then I highly recommend you read this book first. It provides the proper context for Homer, and it familiarize you with all of the major characters.

If you HAVE read The Iliad or The Odyssey and are craving more Trojan War stuff, then this book will fill in a lot of gaps and point you to other source materials (Quintus, Sophocles, Euripides, Virgil, etc).

A Tale of Troy is oriented toward middle school students, but that in no way diminishes its power or charm for adult readers. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I also recommend "A Tale of Troy" by Roger Greene, and "The Siege and Fall of Troy" by Robert Graves (out of print).
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4.0 out of 5 stars Best kid's version I've found so far as a read aloud to littles
My 6 year old asks to go on and on. I have to simplify a word here and there, and sometimes we stop and go over who is who, but I know he is listening by the questions he asks... Read more
Published 4 months ago by kalanamak

5.0 out of 5 stars "The Stories that Make You Love Literature"
Once again, I am using Coolidge's THE TROJAN WAR to teach a literature class for my college-bound, English as a Second Language (ESL) students. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Shelby R. White

5.0 out of 5 stars The Trojan War v. Troy
Although many students are familiar with the version of the Trojan War made popular by Wolfgang Petersen, Coolidge presents a well-researched, chronological narrative that draws... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Randy Fields

4.0 out of 5 stars 11 year old boy review
This story is a classical story. I am sure you have heard the story of the Trojan horse. Well, this book tells you why the horse was even built. Read more
Published on March 19, 2007 by Elizabeth Griesemer

4.0 out of 5 stars A good introduction for my students.
I teach this to my 6th grade English students (all boys) and though they find it confusing to begin with, every year they are hooked by the time we get to the second section. Read more
Published on January 29, 2006 by Delia M. Turner

5.0 out of 5 stars A 6-year old's review
This is a very good book because of its intense atmosphere and it is very exciting. Some of the main characters are Achilles, Hector, Helen and Paris. Read more
Published on November 19, 2005

3.0 out of 5 stars The Rotten Apple
Although the story of The Trojan War is masterfully captured in the Iliad and Odyssey, Olivia Coolidge's retelling of the saga could put anyone to sleep. Read more
Published on May 15, 2005

2.0 out of 5 stars The New
In Olivia Coolidge's The Trojan War the epic tale of the Greek war against Troy unfolds in its new version for younger audiences. Read more
Published on March 30, 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars This was a wonderful book
This was a wonderful book. I guess other people don't like Greek Mythology. This book was great! It was full of action and excitement. It was a very good book. Read more
Published on April 20, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars This was a wonderful book
This was a wonderful book. I guess other people don't like Greek Mythology. This book was great! It was full of action and excitement. It was a very good book. Read more
Published on April 20, 1999 by Taylor Archibald

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