The year is 323 BC and Ariam's cousin has married the most powerful king in the ancient world - Alexander the Great. Young Ariam gets the chance to join Alexander's army on its invasion of India, and helps Alexander and his army cross a treacherous river. On the opposite bank awaits their enemy King Porus and his forces...

 

This book is part of a book series called Historical Stories .

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2002 by Hachette Children's Group .

Stewart Ross is a popular children's author. He has written many books on historical subjects, both fiction and non-fiction.