Alexander the Great rode into legend, but he didn’t do it alone. Bucephalus, his most trusted steed, carried him across the world. But what made this horse so special?
Nepos and Phidon, two young stableboys, held the secret. Their lives were bound to the royal stallions. They faced danger, adventure, and the thrill of Alexander’s victories. They also felt the sting of loss as some of the magnificent horses fell in battle. Their hearts broke alongside Alexander’s when even the unstoppable Bucephalus breathed his last.
This is more than a war story. It’s a tale of the extraordinary bond between a king, his horse, and the boys who witnessed a legend being born.
Target Age: 11-13
Living Book Press
ISBN: 9781922919243
214 pages
paperback