OLDER FICTION
Cowley, Marjorie

The Golden Bull

(4) YA Because of drought, Jomar is sent to Ur to become a goldsmith's apprentice. His younger sister, a natural musician, joins him, but she must find work. The two forge their own paths in ancient Mesopotamia while looking after each other. Though her transference of facts about the ancient civilization can be awkward, Cowley provides readers with an informative and entertaining read.

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