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Synopsis: Cloelia, a young girl in ancient Rome held captive by an Etruscan king, plots an escape for forty hostages, but honors a pledge made to the king to return and the king, out of admiration, grants her and the other hostage their freedom.
About the Author:
Jane Louise Curry is the author of many books for young people, most recently Hold Up the Sky and Other Indian Tales of Texas and the Southwest and The Egyptian Box. She lives in Los Angeles. Jeff Crosby's work has appeared in numerous books and magazines. Brave Cloelia is his sixth children's book. He lives in Manhattan with his partner, Shelley, and their two dogs, Baron and Millie.
Title: Brave Cloelia: Retold from the Account in ...
Publisher: J. Paul Getty Museum
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Crosby, Jeff
Condition: Good