Roman Tales: The Fatal Fire

Roman Tales: The Fatal Fire

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

Synopsis

AD 64. Rome is a frightening place. But little does Christian slave girl Mary realise the dangers that await her when she accompanies her master to the city. It is the day of the chariot races and Mary finds herself the only witness to a terrible crime. Soon it is not just the thieves and drunks she has to worry about, but someone far more cruel and powerful...

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 64
Edition: UK ed.
Publisher: A&C Black Childrens & Educational
Published: 01 Jul 2008

ISBN 10: 0713689706
ISBN 13: 9780713689709
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years
Book Overview: A highly collectable four-book mini series. The eagly-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