Other editions of book Athens Is Saved!

The story of the first marathonThe story of Cimon, the legendary young athlete who ran to Athens with the news of the Greek’s victory over the Persians at the Battle of Marathon—a feat that inspired one of the greatest of all modern races.

A fictional account of the Battle of Marathon introduces Cimon, a young Athenian involved in the battle who is chosen to be the messenger bearing news of the victory because of his athletic ability despite his stutter.

A fictional account of the Battle of Marathon introduces Cimon, a young Athenian involved in the battle who is chosen to be the messenger bearing news of the victory because of his athletic ability despite his stutter.