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The Slave-Girl from Jerusalem: Book 13 (Roman)

The Slave-Girl from Jerusalem: Book 13 (Roman)

by Caroline Lawrence (Author)

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    Hardcover 2007

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Synopsis

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 ...

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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.

Media Reviews
'enthralling... will have readers riveted to the last.' -- Joy Dye (WS Milton Keynes) WATERSTONE'S BOOKS QUARTERLY 'always like to punt this rewarding series for older readers.' -- Justine Crow FAMILIES SOUTH-EAST 'I enjoyed this book...the author brings it (the Roman justice system) vividly to life and has us on the edges of our seats.' -- Elizabeth Hawksley HISTORICAL NOVELS REVIEW
Author Bio
Caroline Lawrence is American. She won a scholarship to Cambridge to read Classical Archaeology, then did a degree in Hebrew and Jewish Studies at University College, London. She lives with her husband, a graphic designer, by the river in London and is active as a speaker in schools and at book festivals.