Roman Tales: The Goose Guards

Roman Tales: The Goose Guards

by Terry Deary (Author), Helen Flook (Illustrator)

Synopsis

387 BC. Rome is under attack from the vicious Gauls and the barbarian army is now preparing to besiege the Temple of Juno on Capitol Hill, home of Brutus, a trainee priest. The temple's inhabitants are offered help from the army of Lord Furius, but are not sure if he is to be trusted. However, when rescue eventually comes it is from an even more unlikely source...A tale based on one of the most famous of all Roman legends, full of Terry Deary's dark humour and dry wit.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 64
Publisher: A&C Black Childrens & Educational
Published: 01 Apr 2008

ISBN 10: 0713689633
ISBN 13: 9780713689631
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years
Book Overview: A four-book mini series; collectible and enables good shelf presence. The eagerly-awaited follow-up to Terry Deary's Tudor Tales, Egyptian Tales and Greek Tales for A&C Black. Integrated b&w illustrations by Helen Flook support the text and add humour. Ancient Rome is studied under the National Curriculum at Years 5 and 6. Terry Deary is a publishing phenomenon, best known for his historical fiction and non fiction.

Author Bio
Terry Deary began his writing career with fiction for A&C Black. He is now author of over 140 fiction and non-fiction books, which have been published in 32 languages. His historical fiction for older children Tudor Terror has been praised as a marvellous blend of fact and fiction (School Librarian). His non fiction has been consistently in the best-seller lists since 1994. His Horrible Histories celebrated their 10th anniversary in 2003, having sold 10 million copies worldwide and been adapted as television animations, theatre tours and museum exhibitions. Terry Deary was voted Outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th Century by Books for Keeps magazine.