Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. I expected that troy high would win the homecoming game since its the school of the main character. Due to district rezoning some of the spartans will now have to attend troy, including the most beautiful head cheerleader, elena argos. Abrams homers iliad, the classic tale of love and revenge, is shrewdly retold for teens in troy high. See all books authored by shana norris, including troy high, and something to blog about, and more on thriftbooks. Author of troy high, something to blog about, the stolen kiss series, and the swans. Based on the iliad, norriss story trades the animosity between the citystates of troy and sparta for a longstanding gridiron rivalry between the troy high trojans and lacede high spartans.
After the beautiful elenawho used to be the captain of the spartan cheerleaderstransfers to troy high and falls madly in love with cassies brother. Troy high s greatest rival is lacede high, home of the spartans, where cassies best friend greg is a student. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. The truth about boys by shana norris published by the studio published. Click here to buy troy high by shana norris on hardcover and find more of your favourite juvenile grades 79 ages 1214 books in rarus online book store. December 14, 2010 june, 2014 jenni homers classic tale of love and revenge is retold for the teen audience in troy high. When school districts are reset and elena argos is sent from lacede high home of the spartans to troy high, an allout war erupts after she dumps spartan lucas mennon for trojan perry prince. After the beautiful elena who used to be the captain of the spartan cheerleaders transfers to troy high and falls madly in love with cassie.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of shana norris books online. Narrated by cassie, a shy outsider at troy high, the story follows the trojans and spartans as they declare war on the football field. A novella by shana norris available from rakuten kobo. We view the story through the eyes of cassie prince, a student at troy high, sister of perry and hunter, star players on the football team. Explore books by shana norris with our selection at. It was very entertaining, the first chapter was a r. Troy high shana norris hardcover books online raru. So instead she became a writer so that she could be all of those things and more. Shana norris audio books, best sellers, author bio. Shana norris is the author of something to blog about, a booksense summer 2008 pick, which childrens literature called an uplifting and quick read and about which publishers weekly said, norris s prose is breezy and playful. Below is a list of shannon hales books in order of when they were originally released.
Shana norris books list of books by author shana norris. Troy high does just that as it pits the trojans against the spartans starring typical teens in the lead roles of the great old story. Books by shana norris author of the boyfriend thief. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. 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. She lives in kinston, north carolina, with her husband, dog, and three cats. Six years ago, my cousins wife introduced me to local north carolina author shana norris s books. I did take a few liberties with the story in my retelling in order to fit the modern day high school setting, which you can read about in the authors note included at. As soon as i read the synopsis, i knew troy high would be my kind of book. Has previous owners name on the bottom edge and on the inside of the front cover.
Norris, shana josh canavan swam an entire ocean in search of the truth about what happened the night his father died. She currently lives in eastern north carolina with her husband, two dogs, and five cats. When school districts are reset and elena argos is sent from lacede high home of the spartans to troy high. Troy high shana norris paperback books online raru. Shana norris has entertained millions of readers as the author of troy high, the popular swans landing series, and the stolen kiss collection, which includes the boyfriend thief, the secrets between you and me, and the truth about boys. Troy high is the second novel i read by shana, and during a. Troy high will seduce readers with its incendiary cast of mythic proportions. 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.
Troy high by shana norris 2010, paperback for sale. Shannon hale made her debut as a published author in 2003 with the novel the good girl, beginning her books of bayern series. Troy high was inspired by the story of the trojan war and helen of troy. Books about football stories what should i read next. A series of pranks make the situation escalate, making cassie and gregs friendship. Book trailer for the young adult novel troy high by shana norris, a modern day retelling of the iliad set in two high schools that are huge football rivals. Norris troy high provides a retelling of the trojan war but set in a modern high school. Narrator and troy student cassie is best friends with greg, sophomore class president at lacede. Buy a cheap copy of troy high book by shana norris.
I had read the first book in this series, troy high and i loved that it was actually what made me interested in this next book which is the sequel to troy high. Five months ago, the epic rivalry between the trojans and spartans ended in flames. Shana norris freelance writergraphic designer self. The events of troy high mostly parallel the events of the iliad, although some events not detailed in the iliad have been added to flesh out the story in my book. She lives in eastern north carolina with her husband, two dogs, and four cats. They helped me get into the feel of the story and remind me of the characters or scenes. Troy high by shana norris, 9780810946477, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. However, it must be noted that this is not the recommended reading the books in this order and reading the books in chronological order will spoil the series. Troy high homers iliad, the classic tale of love and revenge, is shrewdly retold for teens in troy high. Narrated by cassie, a shy outsider at troy high, the story follows. 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 d. Troy high by shana norris great reads for teens and tweens.
My friend read this book and she told me to read it to so when i finished reading it i told her that this was an incredible book. Below is a list of the songs i listened to while working on troy high. Homers iliad, the classic tale of love and revenge, is shrewdly retold for teens in troy high. Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their twitter handles. Jun 03, 2009 book trailer for the young adult novel troy high by shana norris, a modern day retelling of the iliad set in two high schools that are huge football rivals. Mar 15, 2012 troy high follows the story of two high schools, troy high, the trojans, and lacede high, home of the spartans, as they declare war on a modern day battlefieldthe football field. The two have 4 children, shana, jason, racheal and warren.
Published august 2009 by amulet books in hardcover, paperback, and ebook. Dec 31, 2010 homers iliad, the classic tale of love and revenge, is shrewdly retold for teens in troy high. Shana resides in missouri, while the other three are in central illinois. Dec 31, 2010 troy high ebook written by shana norris. Then cassie kissed this guy and that was something they didnt do a lot. The summer before college, kate watts wants to do three things. Gr 610norris captures the drama of the iliad by recasting the greek epic in a modernday football rivalry between two neighboring high schools. Shana norris once dreamed of being a rock star, a ballerina, and an archaeologist. All in all, it was okay but not the kind of book id like to read twice. Also cassie had school and she came friends with theses other girls and they became cheerleaders and her brother went to the same school named troy high. Cassie is a brilliant character who, along with her best friend greg, is caught up in the rivalry between troy high trojans and lacede high. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read troy high. With the main character a spartan who was made to go to the spartans because there is once a year people go from school to school.
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. If there is another book in this series i would love to read it. She lives in kinston, north carolina, with her husband, dog, and three. View shana norris profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community.
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. Now hes made the journey a second time in order to save the people and the island he loves. The boyfriend thief by shana norris overdrive rakuten. Up to 20 books are listed, in descending order of popularity at this site. Shana norris is the author of the young adult novels something to blog about and troy high. This soundtrack is a bit heavier than something to blog abouts. Six years ago, my cousins wife introduced me to local north carolina author shana norriss books. Shana norris is the author of something to blog about, a book sense summer 2008 pick. Helen and paris falling love, the arrival of helen in troy.
Troy high by norris, shana best friends cassie and greg get caught in the middle of a decadesold football rivalry between their high school teams, the spartans and the trojans, in this novel loosely based on homers classic tale, the iliad. Troy high ebook by shana norris 97816120149 rakuten kobo. She was best friends with a from her old school the trojans starts to get a crush on him, but there is a rival between the schools. Then she realized she couldnt sing, had never taken a ballet lesson in her life, and didnt particularly like to get dirty.
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Dorothy later on moved to the maine coast, which she has stayed till now. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Aug 10, 2010 homers iliad, the classic tale of love and revenge, is shrewdly retold for teens in troy high. Troy high follows the story of two high schools, troy high, the trojans, and lacede 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 battling trojans and spartans as they declare war on the football field.
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