The Wooden Horse
Russell Punter, Matteo Pincelli
Subjects
- Fairy Tales - myths, legends and folklore from way back
- Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills
Average rating
When Helen, the beautiful wife of King Menelaus, runs away to Troy, it sparks a siege that rages for ten years. Can the King’s army ever break into Troy and bring Helen back? Just when the task seems impossible, clever Odysseus has an idea… This thrilling retelling of the classic Greek myth is specially written for children who have just started reading alone. Includes links to recommended websites to find out more about life in Ancient Greece.
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Reviews
This was a very old story but I liked the sneak attack. I like the stories of the ancient Greeks.
Prince Sketch Submarine 23.07.2025
The wooden horse was made by the Greek army. Troy got attacked by the Greek army because beautiful queen Helen went to Troy with Prince Paris. It was fiction My favorite character was Queen Helen I would recommend it for small children
Princess Peaches Chipperfield 22.07.2024
Star Reviewer
I liked this book because it was an interesting story.
Officer Daffodil Armchair 17.02.2024
I learnt not everything is good.
King Neptune Armchair 03.02.2024
This was a very interesting book. It was written quite simply so my 6 year old daughter understood what was happening
Captain Magnolia Archway 23.09.2023
Star Reviewer
This was very interesting
Marshal Dobbin Volcano 03.09.2023
I like Odysseus' plan because it was wonderful and unexpected.The wooden horse is looking great. Greek people is smarter than Troy people. There are lot of people from Greek attacking Troy. There are lots of treasure and gold coins in Troy. It took a long time to attack Troy and made the wooden horse . Troy was well defended at first, but failed at last because of the wooden horse trick.
Principal Jewel Waltzer 28.07.2023
Star Reviewer
I really enjoyed reading this book.
Professor Fenella Peanut-butter 27.07.2023
I liked Odysseus best because he made the decision to make the wooden horse
Viscount Chester Birdbath 20.07.2023
I really liked to read this book.I loved Odysseus army and ovously odosseus.
Anonymous 19.07.2023
I liked this book because there was a beautiful girl called Helen who loved a man called Odysseus. But one day A boy Paris came to Helen and Helen fell in love with him. Odysseus was angry because Helen fell in love with Paris. Read the book to see what happens!
King Pongo Pineapple 17.07.2023
Star Reviewer
It is from ancient Greece
Lieutenant Crocodile Tyrannosaurus 09.07.2023
I would recommend this book because it is a nice book.
Coach Merlin Owl 20.03.2023
I was happy because the war ended at Chapter 6 and no more battle.
Dona Marge Biscuits 06.09.2022
It was a fiction book. My favourite character in the story were King Menelaus and Queen Helen. Helen lived in ancient Greece and married to King Menelaus of Sparta. One day,a young prince named Paris came to the palace. He was from city of Troy,across the Aegean Sea. Helen fell in love with Paris and runs away to Troy.So King Menelaus seeks help from all the Greek kings and they all agreed to help.Thousand ships sailed to war with Troy to get Helen back. It sparks a siege that rages for ten years until the mission was over. Menelaus was finally back with his queen,whose beauty was launched a thousand ships. I recommend this book.
Marshal Cornelius Unicycle 04.09.2022
Loved it
Anonymous 15.08.2022
i love greek mythology my favourite character is helen
Anonymous 30.07.2022
Fab start in history for little ones
Judge Gloriana Jellybaby 30.07.2022
This is a short story book. It has seven stories. The stories are about Greece, Trojan war and other battels. The stories are based on factual history. I would like to recommend this book to others.
Chief Sketch Squirrel 29.07.2022
Was good book to read. Enjoyed it a lot
Queen Kiki Pineapple 28.07.2022
