A junior high level Parents Magazine's book club book about a seven year old boy who lives in Athens, Greece long ago. He at age 10, he runs away, leaves town and goes on an adventure with a friend.Theras and his friend learn many things and do a lot of growing up. He goes to Sparta, where his friend is arrested and taken prisoner. He then meets another friend Abas and continues on...They are pursued by the Spartans Theras met previously; escape into...