Synopsis: A story of one girl’s heroic voyage to discover her true identity in ancient Greece

Washed ashore as a baby in ancient Greece, Halo is discovered by a family of centaurs. Although her true identity remains a mystery, she is loved as one of their own. But when Halo is dragged away by fishermen, her wild adventure begins . . .

Halo soon realises that if she is to survive then she must live in disguise – as a boy. A violent war is threatening to erupt and Halo is at the mercy of the mighty Spartan warriors. And as she battles to hide her secret, Halo never forgets her quest to find out who she is – and where she really came from.

ZIZOU CORDER is the not-so-secret identity of Louisa Young and her now seventeen year old daughter Isabel Adomakoh Young, who have been writing together since Isabel was seven. They have previously written four books: the critically acclaimed LIONBOY trilogy, Lee Raven, Boy Thief.

Hot Brands Verdict
Designed for the younger reader this is an exciting story of how a young girl spends her life disguised as a boy trying to find out who her parents were, what happened to them, and where she belongs. Set against the background of war, plague and the ongoing challenge of her real identity not being discovered. This is an amazing story, beautifully told, you will be enthralled to the very last page! Highly Recommended!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Halo-Zizou-Corder