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The song of Achilles / Madeline Miller.
Achilles, "the best of all the Greeks," son of the cruel sea goddess Thetis and the legendary king Peleus, is strong, swift, and beautiful - irresistible to all who meet him. Patroclus is an awkward young prince, exiled from his homeland after an act of shocking violence. Brought together by chance, they forge an inseparable bond, despite risking the gods' wrath. They are trained by the centaur Chiron in the arts of war and medicine, but when word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, all the heroes of Greece are called upon to lay siege to Troy in her name. Seduced by the promise of a glorious destiny, Achilles joins their cause, and torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus follows. Little do they know that the cruel Fates will test them both as never before and demand a terrible sacrifice.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780062060624
- ISBN: 0062060627
- Physical Description: 378, 30 pages ; 21 cm
- Edition: First Ecco paperback edition.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes a character glossary, author Q&A, discussion questions, and author essays. |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader UG 4.7 14 14 155136 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Trojan War > Fiction. Achilles (Mythological character) > Fiction. Greeks > Turkey > Fiction. Troy (Extinct city) > Fiction. Greece > History > To 146 B.C. > Fiction. |
| Genre: | War fiction. Historical fiction. |
Available copies
- 21 of 26 copies available at SPARK Libraries.
Holds
- 6 current holds with 26 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Community Library | FICTION MILLER (Text) | 50687011760777 | Adult Fiction | Checked Out | 04/19/2024 |
| Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library | F MIL (Text) | 37268003092905 | AHMFL Adult Fiction | Checked Out | 05/02/2024 |
| Cambria County Library | FICTION Mil (Text) | 85131001741900 | CACM Fiction | Available | - |
| Coudersport Public Library | FIC MIL (Text) | 30183000944296 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Emmaus Public Library | FIC MILLER, MADELINE (Text) | 36446001994501 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Frackville Free Public Library | FICMI (Text) | 30459000374852 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Gettysburg Library | HIST FIC MILLER MADELINE (Text) | 35740635936289 | Historical Fiction | Checked Out | 05/01/2024 |
| Hollidaysburg Area Public Library | F Mil 2012 (Text) | 10HOL000475733 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Hollidaysburg Area Public Library | F Mil 2012 (Text)
Memorial:
In memory of John Seely. Presented by George Seely.
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10HOL000495757 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Juniata County Library | F MIL (Text) | 39640100564960 | JUNM Fiction | Available | - |
Summary:
Achilles, "the best of all the Greeks," son of the cruel sea goddess Thetis and the legendary king Peleus, is strong, swift, and beautiful - irresistible to all who meet him. Patroclus is an awkward young prince, exiled from his homeland after an act of shocking violence. Brought together by chance, they forge an inseparable bond, despite risking the gods' wrath. They are trained by the centaur Chiron in the arts of war and medicine, but when word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, all the heroes of Greece are called upon to lay siege to Troy in her name. Seduced by the promise of a glorious destiny, Achilles joins their cause, and torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus follows. Little do they know that the cruel Fates will test them both as never before and demand a terrible sacrifice.
