- Library Binding: 320 pages
- Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (April 22 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0375975314
- ISBN-13: 978-0375975318
- Product Dimensions: 14.6 x 2.8 x 21.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 408 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,891,017 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In this rousing sequel to Nobody’s Princess, young Helen of Sparta is not about to be left behind when her older brothers head off to join the quest for the Golden Fleece. Accompanied by her friend Milo, and disguised as a boy herself, Helen sets out to join the crew of heroes aboard the massive ship known as The Argo.
Helen quickly faces all sorts of danger. There are battles to be fought, as well as an encounter with a terrifying murderous princess. With her beauty blossoming, Helen’s journey takes her beyond the mythology of the Golden Fleece to Athens, where her very future as Queen of Sparta is threatened.
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Helen quickly faces all sorts of danger. There are battles to be fought, as well as an encounter with a terrifying murderous princess. With her beauty blossoming, Helen’s journey takes her beyond the mythology of the Golden Fleece to Athens, where her very future as Queen of Sparta is threatened.
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About the Author
Nebula Award winner Esther Friesner is the author of more than 30 novels and over 150 short stories. She is also the editor of seven popular anthologies. She is married, is the mother of two, harbors cats, and lives in Connecticut.
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3.8 out of 5 stars (13 customer reviews)
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A sequel to NOBODY'S PRINCESS yet stands alone well, July 11 2008
By Midwest Book Review - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Nobody's Prize (Hardcover)
Esther Friesner's NOBODY'S PRIZE is a sequel to NOBODY'S PRINCESS yet stands alone well: young Helen of Sparta refuses to be left behind when her brothers embark on an exciting quest for the Golden Fleece, and disguises herself as a boy to join the crew of the Argo, where she faces danger and adventures - and even falls in love.
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Fantastic sequel!, Feb 25 2011
By Deborah J. Andreasen - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Nobody's Prize (Paperback)
With the help of her best friend Milo, Princess Helen of Sparta manages to make her way aboard The Argo disguised as a boy and hiding from her older brothers - who are also aboard the legendary ship. She forges new friendships, falls in love, discovers Hercules has fallen in love with her (as a boy), and suffers heart-wrenching tragedies. Along the way she discovers one painful truth: people aren't always what they seem.Nobody's Prize is not a particularly long book, but there is so much action packed into it that I felt like I'd traveled so far, only to discover I was merely 20 pages into the book.
Helen seemed a little to unobservant at times for my taste, but at others she was quick witted and cunning. She nearly managed to think her way out of every problem she got herself into (which was a lot), and the ones she couldn't think her way out of, she just used her sword.
Helen seems a very capable and human heroine. She manages to wear many faces during the book and slips into each mask perfectly. She is truly a wonder.
There was one tiny detail about the ending that I was disappointed with, but I see why it had to be that way.
Good read. A little bit of language, some suggestive references, as well as very mild homosexuality.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Nobody's Prize, April 26 2010
By C. Murphy - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Nobody's Prize (Paperback)
My daughter loved the previous books in the series. After reading reviews I decided to purchase this book with the confidence that she would like this as well. Well the subject matter was more advanced for my daughter. Beware if your daughter is not ready for discussions about sexuality and alternative life styles.
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