Buried Cities, Volume 2: Olympia

"Buried Cities, Volume 2: Olympia" by Jennie Hall is a journey to ancient Olympia that shows its Olympic Games and important history. The book takes young people back in time to see the fun of the games and the beauty of the temples through the eyes of a young boy named Charmides. When Charmides goes to Olympia with his father, he watches his brother compete in the games. The story shows the crowds of people, athletes, and vendors. As Charmides sees the grand temples and athletes, he feels sad about his own physical problems and wants to be successful. His brother wins, showing family pride and never giving up, and the book mixes personal stories with history to make Olympia come to life.