A Hero's Quest (Gladiator Boy)

A Hero's Quest (Gladiator Boy)

by David Grimstone (Author)

Synopsis

When Decimus Rex is kidnapped by slave-takers and arrives at the Arena Primus, he is convinced he has the strength and determination to earn his freedom. However, in order to do this, he must outshine his fellow slaves and endure trials involving burning hot coals, hammers, spikes and combat. Throughout it all, he is under the burning eye of the trial-master Slavious Doom. For Decimus Rex, the journey to manhood has just begun...

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 112
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Published: 16 Jul 2009

ISBN 10: 0340970510
ISBN 13: 9780340970515
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years
Book Overview: This is the first book in a gripping series packed full of action and adventure as young gladiator Decimus Rex fights for survival in Ancient Rome.

Media Reviews
Spectacular action on every page Keelan aged 10 Adventurous,exciting, thrilling and gripping Zoe aged 9 Fantastic Dominik aged 8 Really enjoyable Fran aged 10 'A gripping plot and spectacular action sequences make this perfect for all fans of the Beast Quest series.' Waterstone's Books Quarterly
Author Bio
David Lee Stone is best known for his series The Illmoor Chronicles. His books have been published in many countries and in several different languages. He started writing at the age of 10 and was submitting manuscripts to publishers by the time he was 13. David currently lives in the town of Ramsgate, Kent. He is married with two children, and makes increasingly crazy videos on his 'David Grimstone' youtube channel.