num_pages: 358
description: The Siege of Troy has lasted almost ten years. Inside the walled city food is (Malacca). and death is common. From the heights of Mount Olympus The Gods keep watch. But Aphrodite. Goddess of Love. is bored with the endless. dreary war. Aided by Eros's bow. the goddess sends two sisters down a bloody path to an awful truth: In the fury of war. love strikes the deadliest blows. Heralded by fans and critics alike. Adle Geras eathes personality. hearteak. and humor into this classic story. Told from the point of view of the women of Troy. portrays the last weeks of the Trojan War. when women are sick of tending the wounded. men are tired of fighting. and bored gods and goddesses find ways to stir things up.
language: English
title: Troy
titlecomplete: Troy
genres: Historical, Young Adult, Classics, Mythology, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Greek Mythology, Retellings, Fantasy, Romance
ratings_count: 4599
awards: awardedAt: 1041408000000
name: Audie Award
category: Children's Titles Ages 8-12, awardedAt: 978336000000
name: North East Teenage Book Award
publisher: Harcourt