The Wolf-Girl, the Greeks, and the Gods: A Tale of the Persian Wars

Tom Holland, an award-winning author, delivers a "blazing blockbuster" retelling of the Persian Wars, blending historical grit with the magic of Greek mythology. The story follows Princess Gorgo of Sparta, who, after her mother's dying warning, finds herself swept into a dangerous game of politics, treachery, and vengeance. With the blood of Herakles and Zeus in her veins and an awakening supernatural power, Gorgo, now queen, must lead her people against a mighty empire. Lavishly illustrated by Jason Cockcroft, this chapter book is suitable for ages 4-11, offering an immersive and dramatic narrative that will appeal to readers interested in ancient history, mythology, and empowering female protagonists.

The magic of mythology meets the grit of history in a blazing blockbuster retelling of the Persian Wars from award-winning author Tom Holland, lavishly illustrated by Jason Cockcroft. I come to tell you a story. A story unlike any that has been told before. The Trojan War is ancient history. The gods of Olympus are silent and have not appeared to mortals for generations. In the city-state of Sparta, young Gorgo’s mother gives a warning with her dying breath: the Persians are coming. The princess Gorgo, weaned on her nurse’s stories of gods and shapeshifters, never forgets her mother’s last words. When at last the drums of war begin to sound, she is swept up in a dangerous game of politics, treachery, and vengeance. With the blood of Herakles and Zeus himself running through her veins and the awakening of a dormant supernatural power, Gorgo, now queen of Sparta, must help lead her city-state against a mighty empire. Unraveling like prophecy and featuring stunning art from acclaimed illustrator Jason Cockcroft, Tom Holland’s dramatic reimagining of one of history’s most formidable wars will echo through the mind of the reader long after they have reached the final page.