Ever wondered what it was like to live in Ancient Greece in Olympia where the world’s greatest athletes met every four years to compete In the original Olympic Games?
Olly not only lived there, but his dad was the coach! Olly got to meet the greatest living athletes every day, learning new skills that might one day make him the greatest athlete of all.
Life would be perfect if it weren’t for Spiro and his dog Kerberos. Spiro is bigger and older and a bully. But with his sister’s help and a little help from the gods, Olly shows his spirit, resilience and desire to win.
These are perfect companion books for the Olympic Games and for showing a behind the scenes look at the daily life of children in Ancient Greece.
The stories are about 2,500-3000 words long, in short chapters and ideal for reading ages 7-12 and over. Perfect for reluctant readers with a sport obsession! They are fully illustrated throughout with Shoo’s iconic black and white illustrations with distinct and loveable characters and lots of action.
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