Saving Troy

Siri Kolu

Original title: Läpi puun

Author: Siri Kolu

Published: 2026

Publisher: Tammi

Genre: Middle Grade (8-12 Years)

Pages: 300

Part of a series: Twin World series

Reading material:

English synopsis, Finnish PDF

Second part to myth-busting, suspense-filled series for a late middle grade and early YA audience

The second installment of the adventure-filled Twin World series brings myths to life and takes readers to ancient Troy.

El(ektra) is a twin-worlder: in modern-day Helsinki, she remembers her other life in Atlantis. With the help of her friends, she strives to help Troi, who also lives in two times. In besieged Troy, Prince Troilos and his sister Kassandra cling to each other. Kassandra has long foreseen visions of Troy’s destruction, but no one believes her. When a massive wooden horse, crafted as an offering to the gods, is brought to the city square, the countdown begins. From inside the horse, Greek warriors emerge, destroying Troy’s kingdom and royal family. Will El manage to help Troi before Troy collapses?

One of the most famous tales of Greek mythology comes alive in the stunning second part of Siri Kolu’s series. Moving between modern Helsinki and ancient Troy, the story sweeps readers away and masterfully builds a bridge between the past and the present.

Also available:

#1: Saving Atlantis

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Rights sold:
FINLAND: Tammi (orig.)

About author

Siri Kolu

Siri Kolu (born July 18, 1972) is a writer, performance dramaturg, director, and theater teacher. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Theatre Arts and Bachelor of Arts degree as Drama Instructor (BA). Prior to her theater studies, she pursued literature and theater studies at the University of Helsinki.

With her funny and original adventure Me and the Robberssons Kolu won the children’s novel and film script competition in the fall of 2009. The book was published in April 2010, and won the Finlandia Prize in Children’s & YA literature. The film adaptation hit theaters in the fall of 2014. Me and the Robberssons has been translated into over 20 languages.

Me and the Robbersons has also won the Silver Slate Pencil Award in the Netherlands and has been listed twice for the The English Pen Award. She has also been honored with the Laivakello Prize by the Finnish Institute for Children’s Literature, Topelius Prize and Kaarina Helakisa Literary Prize.

Photo credit: Sabina Bqain

Bibliography


2026, Middle Grade (8-12 Years)

Siri Kolu

Saving Troy


2025, Romance, Fantasy & Science Fiction

Siri Kolu

The Shadow Bride


2025, Middle Grade (8-12 Years)

Siri Kolu

Twin World Series: Saving Atlantis