Shield of Fire
Shield of Fire by Alice Leader is a historical adventure published by Puffin in 2004, featuring 233 pages in English. The story follows Nyresa, who is compelled to leave her island home due to the impending Persian invasion. As she navigates her new life in Athens, she encounters friendships and becomes embroiled in a perilous world filled with subterfuge, lies, and treason.
Readers will find themselves immersed in Nyresa’s journey as she teams up with her cousin Rhode and a young soldier named Cherson. Together, they uncover a plot that threatens to betray Athens to the Persian army. As tensions rise and the two armies prepare for a significant battle at Marathon, the narrative highlights the pivotal role of a 12-year-old girl in determining the fate of Athens. This edition offers a glimpse into ancient civilizations and the challenges faced during this tumultuous period.
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A powerful historical adventure set in ancient Greece. Nyresa is forced to leave her island home when the Persians threaten to invade. As she starts a new life in the hustle and bustle of Athens, she begins to make new friends – and finds herself sucked into a dangerous new world of subterfuge, lies and treason. With her beautiful cousin Rhode and a young soldier called Cherson, she uncovers a plot to betray Athens to the Persian army – and as the two armies build up to an unforgettable battle at Marathon, the fate of Athens is in the hands of a 12-year-old girl.
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