Troy High Foreword by David Netto

Troy High Foreword by David NettoHomers Iliad, the classic tale of love and revenge, is shrewdly retold for teens in Troy High. Narrated by Cassie, a shy outsider who fears that an epic high school rivalry is about to go up in flames, the story follows the Trojans and Spartans as they declare war on the football field. After the beautiful Elenawho used to be the captain of the Spartan cheerleaderstransfers to Troy High and falls madly in love with Cassies brother Perry, the Spartans

George Washington Carver (1864–1934) developed hundreds of unexpected products from everyday plants

But just when he thinks he’s gotten away with his ruse

renowned interiors photographer Simon Upton invites readers into the private worlds of New York’s most fashionable homes

A visually stunning

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and installations are punctuated by brief captions adding background detail about the art

have wrestling in their blood: Their mom was a pro whose dreams of stardom were dashed by a devious opponent

A beautiful example of what a picture book can be

a dangerous planet in deep space

and terraces designed by the architect’s mother

is a vast puzzle

as only an imaginary friend could tell it—featuring illustrations by Katy Wu