Birth of a Warrior

by Michael Ford

Book Overview

Lysander thought he left his roots as a Helot slave far behind when he discovered his true identity as the descendant of a Spartan warrior. His training at the academy has been ruthless, but now he... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802797946
• ISBN13: 9780802797940
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Walker & Company
• Length: 261 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.3" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9

Customer Reviews

Great Book for Boys!

My 10.5-year-old son loved this book! He is a VERY reluctant reader. He finished the 1st book in this series, Fire of Ares, in two days! We waited patiently for this book to come out, and pre-ordered it. He read it in even less time! Now the 3rd book is out, and I just ordered it for him. I am always looking for books that my son will be interested in. He has always been interested in ancient warriors, such as Vikings, Knights, Pirates ... and now Gladiators! He told me that in this book, the main character, a young Spartan slave, probably between the ages of 11 and 15, loses his grandfather and mother. Now he is all alone. My son is very sensitive, and is pretty upset about the deaths. We will see what happens to him in the next book. I highly recommend this book/series for boys.