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OverviewMeet Alexander--a boy living in Athens, Greece, in 380 BC. The famous Olympic games are just around the corner, and he gets to go and assist one of Athens' prized athletes. But when the athlete gets sick the day of his competition, can Alexander uncover the plot against Athens and prove himself a hero? The hilarious Long-Lost Secret Diary series puts readers inside the heads of hapless figures from history stuggling to carry out their roles and getting things horribly wrong. The accessible, irreverent stories will keep young readers laughing as they discover the importance of not being afraid to learn from mistakes. Fact boxes, a glossary, and additional back matter provide historical context and background. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Tim Collins , Isobel LundiePublisher: Jolly Fish Press Imprint: Jolly Fish Press Dimensions: Width: 12.20cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 19.60cm Weight: 0.204kg ISBN: 9781631634468ISBN 10: 1631634461 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 01 September 2020 Recommended Age: From 9 to 11 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsA useful package for reluctant readers.--School Library Journal Author InformationTim Collins worked as a copywriter in advertising before becoming a full-time author. He writes nonfiction books for adults and children's fiction books, including books designed to appeal to reluctant readers. His work has been translated into forty languages. His books have won numerous awards including the Manchester Fiction City award and the Lincolnshire Book award. He is originally from Manchester but now lives in London. Isobel Lundie graduated from Kingston university in 2015 where she studied Illustration and Animation. She has always been interested in how to make books interactive so children can lose themselves in the narrative. Having worked as an illustrator, she is particularly interested in how exciting, colorful, and distinctive artwork can transform stories for children. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |