School Library Journal, June 1st, 2002
192p. map. Delacorte. June 2002. Tr $15.95. ISBN 0-385-72945-6; PLB $17.99. ISBN 0-385-90051-1. LC number unavailable.
Gr 5-8 -- Anaxandra is six years old when she is taken as tribute by King Nicander. He is kindly toward her and takes her in to live with his own daughter, Callisto. Anaxandra leaves her former life behind, taking with her little more than her treasured statue of her patron goddess, Medusa. Then tragedy strikes--a band of pirates attacks her new home, and Anaxandra, hiding, is the only survivor. King Menelaus happens by soon after, and takes her to his island, thinking she ...
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