For Nisus and Rye, honour is everything.
After the deadly trick of the Wooden Horse and the destruction of Troy, the hero Aeneas sets sail with a small number of refugees to find a new homeland. Among those travelling with him are Nisus and Euryalus. Although they were only boys when they fled their burning city, they feel shame at their actions. But when they finally arrive at their destination they are teens. During their seven-year quest the two have trained to be warriors, and formed an unbreakable bond. Now, united by their desire to seek revenge and prove their bravery, the two friends decide to go on a daring night raid through a sleeping camp of hostile warriors.
This gripping tale from Virgil's Aeneid explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the true meaning of honour. As Nisus and Euryalus face the most important test of their lives, readers will be swept up in a story of courage and self-sacrifice set against the backdrop of ancient myth.
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
After the deadly trick of the Wooden Horse and the destruction of Troy, the hero Aeneas sets sail with a small number of refugees to find a new homeland. Among those travelling with him are Nisus and Euryalus. Although they were only boys when they fled their burning city, they feel shame at their actions. But when they finally arrive at their destination they are teens. During their seven-year quest the two have trained to be warriors, and formed an unbreakable bond. Now, united by their desire to seek revenge and prove their bravery, the two friends decide to go on a daring night raid through a sleeping camp of hostile warriors.
This gripping tale from Virgil's Aeneid explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the true meaning of honour. As Nisus and Euryalus face the most important test of their lives, readers will be swept up in a story of courage and self-sacrifice set against the backdrop of ancient myth.
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
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