When the beautiful Helen is kidnapped by the Trojan prince Paris, the Greek army lays siege to Troy, in The Iliad. Homer's ancient epic is retold here in vivid language for readers 9 and up, recounting a nine-year war for revenge, the fierce battles between great warriors like Hector and Achilles, and the wrath of the gods. The book is illustrated with dramatic ink and wash drawings by Victor Ambrus and includes a glossary.