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Gladiator: Son of Spartacus

Gladiator: Son of Spartacus

by SimonScarrow (Author)

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    Hardcover 2013

    $4.19
Synopsis

FREE from slavery, Marcus is determined to find and save his kidnapped mother. Meanwhile, his master Julius Caesar wants Marcus to help destroy the bands of rebel slaves and their leader Brixus, who plans to unite a slave army and resurrect the cause of Spartacus. But Marcus and Brixus are old allies who share a life-threatening secret. Marcus is torn between his friend and master. Can he convince Brixus now is not the time for a deadly revolt - and ask Caesar to negotiate a slave surrender before more carnage and bloodshed? ** From the #1 bestselling adult author Simon Scarrow - over 1 million copies sold. ** The perfect introduction to Roman history and gladiators for young readers - great for fans of Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter. ** Book 3 in the series.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 144
 Edition: First Edition
 Publisher: Puffin
Published: 07 Feb 2013
ISBN 10: 0141338725
ISBN 13: 9780141338729
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years

Media Reviews
Simon Scarrow will do for boy gladiators what JK Rowling did for boy wizards. * waterstones.com *
Author Bio
Simon Scarrow was born in Africa and lived in a number of countries, including Hong Kong and the Bahamas before settling in Britain. He has always been interested in writing and his love of history began at school, in particular when he was being taught about the ancient world by his Latin and History teachers. Since then he has travelled with his wife and children across the world to Italy, Greece, Turkey, Jordan, Syria and Egypt to research his historical novels. Simon was an enthusiastic teacher for a number of years. He now writes full time, but does intend to return to teaching when he can find the time. www.scarrow.co.uk