Discover ancient Greece through the eyes of the young people who live there. Meet teenagers like Timarete, a young woman artist, and Cosimo, a trainee bard. There's Lysander, who wants to be an actor, and Cassie, who wants the right to vote. Sebastian is an oarsman who dreams of owning a market stall, while Agnodike has become a female doctor, against the odds. We'll introduce children working on farms, in pottery workshops and barber's shops. You'll hear the clash of weapons, gossip at the market, music lessons and philosophical debate. You'll even watch the ancient Olympics! AGES: 7 plus AUTHOR: Mary Auld is an award-winning children's author, specialising in information books, from music and art to history and science. Auld is the pen name of Rachel Cooke, editorial director at Hachette Children's for many years. Steph Marshall is a freelance illustrator and printmaker based in Berkshire, UK. She has a particular fascination with maps and her work is often inspired by travel. Working predominantly with digital media, she creates bright, bold and playful illustrations. SELLING POINTS: . Introduces 20 young Greeks and the jobs they are learning . Makes the ancient Greek world more accessible for today's young readers . Shows the lives of girls and women on every page providing an inclusive view of life in the ancient world . Ideal for home & school libraries