Nobody's Princess

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PrincessJaylia, September 28, 2011 (view all comments by PrincessJaylia)
At first, I had mixed feelings about this retelling of Helen of Troy. Overall, the good outweighed the bad, but I'll start with the bad: the modern voice. It didn't flow well for me, but then I'm 23. I had a 14 year old read it, and she loved it. She said the modern voice really helped to keep her interest, since "classics" can be hard to understand. So, since this a young adult book, I think my issue doesn't really apply.

Now, for the good. The history woven into the story is wonderful. Ancient Greece really comes alive. The women are very strong characters, which is great for a young adult book. Helen is also active, and it inspired the 14 year old I know to look into self-defense classes. So, I'm giving this a 5 because it is a young adult. As an adult book, I would've given it a 4.

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780375875298

Author:

Friesner, Esther

Publisher:

Random House Children's Books

Author:

Friesner, Esther M.

Subject:

Adventure and adventurers

Subject:

Sex role

Subject:

Legends, Myths, & Fables - Greek & Roman

Subject:

Children's 12-Up - Fiction - General

Subject:

Children s-Fables

Copyright:

2008

Edition Description:

Trade paper

Series:

Princesses of Myth

Publication Date:

20080431

Binding:

TRADE PAPER

Grade Level:

Children/juvenile

Language:

English

Illustrations:

Y

Pages:

336

Dimensions:

8.20x5.50x.70 in. .61 lbs.

Age Level:

12-16