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Nobody's Princess by Esther Friesner

Nobody's Princess

Esther Friesner

Random House Children's Books · Print & ebook · March 25, 2008

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Historical YA FantasyGreek & Roman Myths for TeensHistorical YA - Ancient Worldsteens
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Who it’s for
Ancient myth meets a spirited young heroine determined to choose her own fate.
Themes
Women’s rights, Individual destiny, Rebellion against expectations
Pacing
Fast

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For younger readers: Medusa, She Speaks

For older readers: Helen of Troy, 1993

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About this book

Helen of Sparta wants to be more than a princess and a pretty face—she wants to be a hero. The traditions of ancient Sparta would have Helen know her place: a beautiful princess, a loyal daughter, a perfect bride. But Helen wants adventure, and she's not looking back. Not one to count on the gods to take care of her, she sets out to see the world and seek her own fate with steely determination.

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Her rebellious will makes Helen dangerous enemies—such as the self-proclaimed "son of Zeus" Theseus—but it also gains her true friends, from the famed huntress Atalanta to the young priestess who is the Oracle of Delphi. If she is strong enough, if she is cunning enough, if she is brave enough, Helen will find her destiny . . . but what does destiny have in store for her? In Nobody's Princess, author Esther Friesner deftly weaves together history and myth as she takes a new look at the girl who will become Helen of Troy. The back of the book includes further facts about Helen of Troy and Ancient Greece. Hand to readers who love Tamora Pierce and Leigh Bardugo, particularly if they just finished Wonder Woman: Warbringer and want to know more about Helen of Troy. "A must-read for fans of fantasy and mythology."—VOYA "Along the way, Friesner skillfully exposes larger issues of women's rights, human bondage, and individual destiny. It's a rollicking good story."—Booklist

Myth, Reclaimed

Ancient myth meets a spirited young heroine determined to choose her own fate.

Come here for

  • A fresh take on Helen of Troy before the legend
  • Mythic adventure with questions of women’s rights and destiny

Expect

  • A determined heroine, famed mythic figures, and ancient Greek settings
  • A lively blend of history and myth

Where it sits

Greek & Roman Myths for Teens96%
Historical YA - Ancient Worlds41%
Historical YA Fantasy27%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • YA Stories About Girls & Women
  • Historical YA - Ancient Worlds
  • Greek & Roman Myths for Teens
Authors
Esther Friesner
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Published
March 25, 2008
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Women’s rights · Individual destiny · Rebellion against expectations
Reading lane
YA Stories About Girls & Women