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Homers Iliad, the classic tale of love and revenge, is shrewdly retold for teens in Troy High . Narrated by Cassie, a shy outsider who fears that an epic high school rivalry is about to go up in flames, the story follows the Trojans and Spartans as they declare war on the football field. ... read more
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Troy & Lacede High have a 50-year rivalry, and this year, it's getting even worse ever since Elena came and dumped Lucas(a spartan) for Perry(a trojan). Cassie doesn't want to hurt her best spartan friend, Greg, so she tries to stay neutral. To bad that's easier said than done.
Characters edit
- Cassie Prince: The main caracter who is a social outcast, unlike her two football superstar brothers, Perry and Hunter. Her name is a play on "Cassandra."
- Perry Prince: Cassie's Brother, on the Football team. His name is a play on "Paris."
- Hunter Prince: ALSO Cassie's brother, ALSO on the football team. His name is a play on "Hector."
- Greg: Cassie's best friend, a spartan. His name is a play on Agamemnon.
- Lucas: Greg's brother, Elena's ex-boyfriend
- Elena: "Helen of Troy" in contemporary days. She came from the rival school
- Mallory: Add a description of this character.
- Ackley: Member of the Spartan football team. His name is a play on "Achilles."
- Kelsey: A popular cheerleader that goes to Troy High.
- Troy High
- Patrick
- Ms. Fillmore
- Owen: Member of the Spartan football team. His name is meant to echo Odysseus.
- Ms. Holloway
- Wellens
- Mr. Sale
- Mr. Yancey
- Mr. Tompkins
- Paul Baker
- Cresswell
- Clark
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First Sentence edit
It was a late Sunday afternoon when I kissed my best friend.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Shana Norris (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Amulet Books
Country: United States
Publication Date: 08/01/2009
ISBN: 978-0810996656
Page Count: 263
Publisher: Amulet Books
Country: United States
Publication Date: 08/01/2009
ISBN: 978-0810996656
Page Count: 263
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