Gods and Warriors: The Outsiders
(16 reviews with an average rating of 5 out of 5)
Publisher: Puffin Books
Set in the Greek islands during the Mycenean Bronze Age, Gods and Warriors is the first in a new historical trilogy from bestselling author Michelle Paver.
Young goatherd Hylas is wounded and running for his life from a sinister gang of black-clad warriors, the Crows. In the chaos he has lost his little sister Issi, but gained a mysterious sacred dagger, which it soon becomes clear that the Crows will stop at nothing to possess.
Meanwhile, twelve-year-old High Priestess’s daughter Pirra has been promised in marriage to an Achaean lord she has never seen. Horrified by the prospect of an arranged marriage, Pirra makes up her mind to escape. Soon, she and Hylas find themselves thrown together on a mysterious island. Although they couldn’t be more different – Hylas is poor, tough and self-reliant, whilst Pirra is used to a life of sophistication and luxury – the two must work together if they are going to survive. Unexpected help comes from a young dolphin who Hylas names ‘Spirit’, and from wealth chieftan’s son Telamon who soon finds himself caught between hi s loyalty to his father and his clan, and his desire to help his friends.
A fast-paced page turner with an appealing touch of magic, this exhilarating adventure story delivers everything readers have come to expect from Michelle Paver. With an interesting and distinctive historical setting, engaging characters and plenty of action, Gods and Warriors launches this trilogy off to an exciting start.
What you thought...
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Luke, 12 April 2016
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This is the absolutely the best book i have ever read i love it so much and I'm so looking forward to the next books. And trust it is hard to find a good book for me.
Gustav, 05 October 2015
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i loved this book and will read it again and recomend it to a friend
Giles, 21 January 2014
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the best book i have read in along time i love ancient action books and i have read the other book burning shadows and am waiting for the next one to come out
Giles, 17 January 2014
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this was the best book i have read for along time it was ace and i would always recommend this to a friend
fish, 17 January 2014
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A very good book. A bit like Percy Jackson, so if you like Percy Jackson, you should like this.
Ben, 11 December 2013
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i am a fan of this book
aaisha, 24 October 2013
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best book ever i love dolphins
aaisha, 24 October 2013
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I have chosen to read this book and I have read a few pages, plus the blurb and it seems like it will be a page turner.
Abubakr, 24 October 2013
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We are really looking forward to reading this book, we both love myths and legends! It should be great!!!!!
Isobel and Paige, 17 October 2013
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The book sounds amazing and i like the dolphin on the front of the cover i would like to read the book thankyou
poppy, 15 October 2013
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its a good book it starts with action and gets funner.
freddie, 07 October 2013
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this book is amazing and im getting the rest of gods and wariors for christmas as i have all of the wolf brother collection
murdo, 05 October 2013
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wow, i am really looking forward to reading this book. it so interesting looking at the front cover. i cant wait to read it. Set in the Bronze Age, this book is full of myths, magic, warriors and a hero searching for his sister.
Ben, 27 September 2013
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This will appeal to those who like fantasy and adventure. Set in Greece in the bronze age, it shows a time before the Greek gods we know from myths. Fast-paced, gripping and original.
Helen, 01 May 2013
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The first book in a brand new series that will appeal to those readers who enjoy epic adventures. Set in the Bronze Age, this book is full of myths, magic, warriors and a hero searching for his sister.
Barbara, 01 May 2013
Great Book