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The Babylon Game
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Seven Fabulous Wonders: Book 2

The Babylon Game (2002) (edit title/settings)

by Katherine Roberts (Author) (edit contributors)

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The second in a series of books that weave fantasy and ancient history, based on the seven wonders of the world. Tia discovers dragons between the double wall that acts as Babylon's defence against invaders. The magic they grant her could be the key to win the war against the Persian king.... read more

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When Tiamat finds an old cylinder-seal in the hanging gardens marked with strange symbols, she and her friend Simeon set out to solve the riddle it contains. Following clues on the seal, they discover wingless dragons guarding the great walls of Babylon, and after one of the creatures licks... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

When Tiamat finds an old cylinder-seal in the hanging gardens marked with strange symbols, she and her friend Simeon set out to solve the riddle it contains. Following clues on the seal, they discover wingless dragons guarding the great walls of Babylon, and after one of the creatures licks her hand Tiamat's luck starts to change. Soon she is winning every game at Twenty Squares Club and the gamesmaster wants her to play in the national championships. But Tiamat's magical gift does more than help her win at Twenty Squares. As she sets out to help the dragons, she and her friends from the Club are drawn into a Persian plot to invade their city.

The history of Babylon is not often taught in schools, which I think is a shame. This fabulous city was the capital of Alexander the Great's empire and an important centre of learning and trade in the ancient world. It is also mentioned in the Bible, where it is famous for the Writing on the Wall. With its blue and gold bricks and legendary hanging gardens, Babylon makes an exotic background for Tiamat's story, which involves an ancient board game called Twenty Squares.

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Tiamat took the next flight of steps two at a time, pausing at the top to let Simeon catch up.

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This is book 2 of 7 in Seven Fabulous Wonders. (standard series)

Preceded by The Great Pyramid Robbery, and followed by The Amazon Temple Quest.

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  1. Katherine Roberts (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Collins Voyager
Country: UK
Publication Date: 2002
ISBN: 978-0007112791
Page Count: 320

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