by Caroline Lawrence (Author)
This exciting adventure recreates the siege of Masada, and reveals important developments in Jonathan's struggle with his guilt over past events. Also, there's terrific insight into the workings of the Roman legal system in a page-turning court room drama. As always, Caroline Lawrence spings new surprises for all the characters and provides motives, means and opportunities for one determined felon. And, as ever, it's up to the four young detectives to crack the case. And, for one of the popular characters, a tragic end awaits ...
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 240
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Published: 02 Apr 2007
ISBN 10: 1842551884
ISBN 13: 9781842551882
Book Overview: Book 13 of a series which has sold over 900,000 copies since publication in September 2001 and which is the inspiration for the prime time BBC TV series. No comparable series exists and we now have a total of 16 titles contracted. Romans are a hot favourite with children and are studied on the National Curriculum at Key Stages 1 and 2. Terrific storytelling cominbed with authentic historical detail. Rights sold in 17 territories. Extensive spin-off publishing planned for 2007, to tie in with the TV series and consolidate fantastic growth in sales.