The Bronze Dagger — Marie Sontag

Change summary to: It is the age of Hammurabi, the great King of Babylon whose legacy of written law will last for millennia. Samsuluna is alone, fleeing a dangerous past. Who can he trust? Where can he turn? From a poor shepherd boy to the apprenticeship of a Babylonian healer, Sam's story will leave you on the edge of your seat. What happened to Sam's father? Who is the man Ninkas? What is Sam hiding? Find out in this stirring middle grade novel.