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Mission to Marathon

Geoffrey Trease

Publisher: A&C Black Childrens & Educational

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Summary

A story set in Ancient Greece. When news reaches Athens that 
Persian ships are about to invade Greece at Marathon, Philip knows that 
his uncle and grandmother are in great danger. As his brothers and 
father are busy preparing for war, he is the only one who can cross the 
mountains and warn his family. The race is on...but will he reach them 
in time?
Available since: 06/21/2013.
Print length: 64 pages.

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