<b>"Perhaps the ultimate model for making history relevant. . . . A superb and often inspiring work." — KIRKUS REVIEWS (starred review) <br></b><br><br>"Newbery Medal winner Fleischman goes right to today's headlines and shows that the ancient world and our own are not so very different <br>at all. He retells Homer's tale of the Trojan War, THE ILLIAD, in a brisk narrative that will capture kids' attention." — BOOKLIST (boxed review) <br><br>"This exquisitely designed and provocative book should spark debate, insight, and an appreciation of historical connections." — PARENTING