The Wolf Girl, The Greeks, And The Gods

Author:

Tom Holland

Illustrator:

Jason Cockcroft

Published by:

Walker Books

First Published:

4 May 2023

Ideal for readers aged

9-12y

My Review

If you have a child who has already lapped up Rosemary Sutcliff's Iliad and Odyssey, push this their way. It's a fabulous mix of Greek history and mythology, perfect for teens and adults alike, as well as for reading aloud to younger children. The illustrations are stunning - a more modern, sparser take than Alan Lee's classic drawings in Sutcliffe's books, and consequently the book feels more grown up.

Heads Up!

Set in the Persian Wars, the book is, of course, is full of the kind of violence you would expect from these Ancient Greek tales!

Publisher Review

Myth meets history in a blockbuster retelling of the Persian Wars from multi-award-winning author of Rubicon and Persian Fire Tom Holland, lavishly illustrated by Jason Cockcroft. “The Persians are coming…” Hearing these words, Gorgo of Sparta is plunged into a dangerous world of vengeful gods and invincible heroes. For a mighty empire threatens Athens, Sparta and all who stand in its path... Calling on the ancient power to transform into a wolf and the blood of Zeus that runs through her veins, Gorgo must lead her nation in one of history's greatest wars. Multi-award-winning author Tom Holland and acclaimed illustrator Jason Cockcroft boldly weave myth and history in this dramatic tale of Greeks and Gods. Gripping and powerful, this extraordinary illustrated novel will be treasured by readers young and old. Ideal for fans of Percy Jackson, Neil Gaiman and Kevin Crossley-Holland, and the mythical retellings of Madeline Miller, Pat Barker and Stephen Fry, this is a book to be read again and again.