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The Roman Mysteries: The Scribes from Alexandria: Book 15

The Roman Mysteries: The Scribes from Alexandria: Book 15

by Caroline Lawrence (Author)

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    Hardcover 2008

    $9.55
Synopsis

A desperate quest begins in the Romano-Egyptian port of Alexandria: site of the great lighthouse, the Library and the tomb of Alexander the Great. Codes, riddles, anagrams and hieroglyphics lead the search parties down the river Nile to pyramids and sphinxes, temples and tombs, crocodiles and hippos. But what lies at the end of the journey? Treasure? Or death?

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 260
 Edition: First Edition, First Impression
 Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Published: 26 Jun 2008
ISBN 10: 1842551906
ISBN 13: 9781842551905
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
 Book Overview: The Roman Mysteries is a publishing phenomenon, with over a million copies sold since publication in 2001; it is also the inspiration for the prime time BBC TV series. Caroline's profile is at its peak - she was a World Book Day 1 book author in February 2007, Author of the Month in April, and is frequently the subject of media interest in print and on radio. Her books are always favourite picks in retail promotions. Terrific storytelling combined with authentic historical detail. Caroline's depth of research and empathy with the period are unparalleled. Rights sold in 17 territories. Extensive spin-off publishing continues, to tie in with the TV series and consolidate fantastic growth in sales.

Media Reviews
'If you were appointing a time-traveller to report back on life in first-century Rome, you couldn't do better than Caroline Lawrence' -- Mary Greene DAILY MAIL 'the mysteries solved by her child detectives, and devoured by eight to 12-year-olds, are set against a background that brings ancient history vividly alive.' -- Mary Greene DAILY MAIL 'Caroline Lawrence is good at this stuff; education with a flavour of the Famous Five.' BOOKWITCH
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.