Book Review: Theras and His Town

by Christina

Review of

THERAS AND HIS TOWN
by  Caroline Dale Snedeker

Theras was a young boy who lived in Athens, Greece. He was active and didn't obey rules much. When he turned seven, he went to school , but was teased because his skin was white. One day his father, Philodendron, went to war. When the fleet returned, the men said that Philodendron had fallen, and would never return.

A few nights later, their closest relative took Theras to Sparta, a cruel place. He joined a small group of boys, but they teased him of his long hair, saying, “Look at the girlie.” One day he found a shepherd boy named Argos. Then a group of Spartans appeared Theras thought they were looking for him, and he hid. But they came to take Argos's big brother away, because a few nights earlier, he saved a Spartan when no other Spartans would dare to do what he did. The Spartans feared that he would be too powerful, so the took him and killed him. Theras became friends with Argos, and realizing that the Spartans will someday go for Argos too, he took his friend and traveled toward Athens.

What will happen next? What dangers will they face? Will they complete the journey? Read for yourself to find out!

WHAT I THINK OF THERAS AND HIS TOWN

I think the story is adventurous and heart touching. I love how the story ends when they all get together and live happily ever after. I was sorry when Theras's found out his father died. And every part of my mind wanted to read more. If you have not read Theras and his town, I would encourage you to do so.