SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Sunbury Press has released The Silver Coin, Marie Sontag's historical young adult novel that is the third volume in the Ancient Elements series. About the Book: The Mycenaean captain laughed and addressed his prisoners. "By the time people realize you're missing, you'll all be slaves of Greek merchants or landowners. And I'll be that much richer!" Sam swallowed hard. Now I'll never find Uncle Zim. And who will want to buy a crippled slave? Numbness overtook him as he saw his hopes, like the sail of the Phoenician ship, go up in flames. What Others Are Saying: "Sontag's Mediterranean world is a vivid one, and the story makes clear that even thousands of years ago, residents of the region were well traveled and knowledgeable about their realm. . . . individuals looking for curriculum-based fiction may find the book a valuable tool." --- Kirkus Reviews "Sontag's final book of her Ancient Element's trilogy was an exhilarating conclusion to this Indiana Jones-like journey through the civilizations of the ancient middle eastern kingdoms. Students reading her books will effortlessly be educated, richly enhancing the core curriculum they are learning in their middle school classes." --- Jean Fujiki, Library Media Clerk, Cupertino, CA "Sontag once again delivers heart stopping excitement as Samsuluna embarks on his next adventure. A masterful work of historical fiction that brings the ancient past to life. You will not be disappointed!" --- Roberta Hendricks, Reading Intervention Specialist, TX "The Silver Coin is so visual throughout, using conversation to move the characters forward in this third book of Dr. Sontag's trilogy. My sixth grade students love to read her books!" --- Susan Peers, Social Studies Teacher, San Jose, CA Excerpt: Peret, Season of Planting, 1777 BC - Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Egypt Fifteen-year-old Samsuluna fingered the remaining silver coin given to him by his adoptive father, Balashi. As the ship rocked beneath his sandaled feet, he eyed the ominous, black clouds gathering in the distance. "They say it takes about seven days to sail from Egypt to the Phoenician city of Tyre," Samsuluna told his friend, Keret. "Once we get to Tyre, I'll finally be able to complete my quest and reunite with my uncle, Zim-ri-lin." Seventeen-year-old Keret leaned over the Phoenician ship's wicker railing to look at the dark sea that churned below. Keret then observed the swift moving clouds overhead. "I don't know, Sam." Keret shook his head. "It may take more than seven days to reach Phoenicia if a storm rolls in." Sam returned his coin to the leather pouch strapped around his neck and tucked the pouch beneath his tunic. "Well, at least I'll have a place to call home again," Sam said. "Since Balashi's death . . ." Sam's voice trailed off as he gazed at the clouds once again. Sam turned his head when one of the Phoenician crewmen walked over and stood next to him, scanning the horizon. Something in the sailor's intent gaze caused Sam to tighten his grip on the ship's railing. About the Author: Dr. Marie Sontag taught middle school for over 15 years. She has a BA in Social Science, and an MA and PhD in Education. When on speaking events, she's always accompanied by her authenticated 3,000-year-old bronze dagger, alabaster jar, and silver coin. Books in the Ancient Elements Series: Book One: The Bronze Dagger Book Two: The Alabaster Jar Book Three: The Silver Coin Books in the Warsaw Rising Series Book One: Rising Hope Available Soon: Book Two: A Door of Hope Book Three: A Banner of Hope The Silver Coin Authored by Marie Sontag List Price: $9.99 5.5" x 8.5" (13.97 x 21.59 cm) Black & White on Cream paper 140 pages Sunbury Press, Inc. ISBN-13: 978-1620067987 ISBN-10: 1620067986 BISAC: Juvenile Fiction / Historical / Ancient Civilizations Coming soon on Kindle For more information, please see: http://www.sunburypressstore.com/The-Silver-Coin-97816200...