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Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 6.5
Points 2.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 9858
Points per Word 0.000203
Series Flashbacks

Description

An ordinary day for Philip turns into a fight for survival and the future of his country, when he must warn Athens that the Persians' ships are about to invade.

Quick Summary

A normal day transforms into an ancient Greek life-or-death mission when an ordinary kid suddenly must sprint across miles of rugged terrain to warn Athens about an incoming Persian fleet. Kids will feel the burn in their legs and the weight of an entire city's fate as this relatable protagonist races through legendary landscapes, facing dangers that would test even the bravest warriors. If your young reader devours the I Survived series but wants the same pulse-pounding stakes wrapped in real historical settings, this book delivers the goods. Perfect for grades 4-7, especially those who love history that feels as urgent and personal as their own heartbeat.