The Crown of Violet

This is my absolute favourite of Geoffrey Trease's novels that I read as a child. It has stuck in my mind for 30 years and rereading it was an absolute pleasure. Recommended completely.

The hero of this novel is Alexis who is young boy and lives in Athens.
He writes his play for the next year's Festival. But then, he knowns that Athens has enemies who don't like Athenian democracy,and who are planning a revolution. He and his friend try to stop the plan. I thought the latter is exciting, especially, the scene he breaks the secret code. You'll be surprised at the last!

This story's stage is Athens in greece ages ago.
A boy whose name is Alexis wrote a play and
dreamed that it was played at festival of play.
One day,he happen to know a men's dangerous plan.
So he and Corinna who is a girl tried to detect the plan,
and experienced many dangerous adventures.
I was surprised when I knew the situation of women in Athens.
And I was excited Alexis and Corinna's adventures.
They have very strong heart!

I felt they are very brave. If I were in a position, I could not do that. Athens people are restrained in the story. I dislike that. Japan is very free. But not all countries are free now. I felt sad.

This story is set in Athens in the 5th century BC.
Some people will put dangerous plan into practice but two children noticed the plan and try to stop it...

It was interesting because some famous historical figures are appearing in this book.I could learn some ancient history.
However,I thought this book is a bit complicated because there are many characters in it.

This story is thriller and adventure.
The main characuter is a boy.
This story begins when a boy go to the festival of plays..
When you read, you will be excited.

young boys and a foreign girl are charactor of this story. from the beginning i didn't enjoy reading so i can't remenber the story's detail.