When the Trojan prince Paris abducts the Greek princess Helen, a tremendous conflict erupts between their nations. Bringing a thrilling immediacy to the Trojan War, Olivia Coolidge—a Newbery Honor Award winner for Men of Athens—crafts heroes and gods into believable, multidimensional characters, not just the figures of legend. Vibrant storytelling and finely wrought action have made her 1952 version of the classic tale of the hall of Troy accessible to readers 9 to 12.