The Silver Coin — Marie Sontag

The Mycenaean captain laughed and addressed his prisoners. "By the time people realize you're missing, you'll all be slaves of Greek merchants or landowners. And I'll be that much richer " Sam swallowed hard. Now I'll never find Uncle Zim. And who will want to buy a crippled slave? Numbness overtook him as he saw his hopes, like the sail of the Phoenician ship, go up in flames.

What Others Are Saying:

"Sontag's Mediterranean world is a vivid one, and the story makes clear that even thousands of years ago, residents of the region were well traveled and knowledgeable about their realm . . . individuals looking for curriculum-based fiction may find the book a valuable tool." --- Kirkus Reviews

"Sontag's final book of her Ancient Elements trilogy was an exhilarating conclusion to this Indiana Jones-like journey through the civilizations of the ancient middle eastern kingdoms. Students reading her books will effortlessly be educated, richly enhancing the core curriculum they are learning in their middle school classes." --- Jean Fujiki, Library Media Clerk, Cupertino, CA

"Sontag once again delivers heart stopping excitement as Samsuluna embarks on his next adventure. A masterful work of historical fiction that brings the ancient past to life. You will not be disappointed " --- Roberta Hendricks, Reading Intervention Specialist, TX

"The Silver Coin is so visual throughout, using conversation to move the characters forward in this third book of Dr. Sontag's trilogy. My sixth grade students love to read her books " --- Susan Peers, Social Studies Teacher, San Jose, CA

More information and teacher resources available at www.mariesontag.com & www.thebronzedagger.com