The Dolphins of Laurentum: Book 5 (The Roman Mysteries)

The Dolphins of Laurentum: Book 5 (The Roman Mysteries)

by Caroline Lawrence (Author)

Synopsis

It's October AD 79. The arrival of a ragged man at the Geminus household sets in motion a series of events which take Flavia and her three friends to an opulent villa by the sea at Laurentum, a few miles south of Ostia. Just off the coast is a sunken wreck full of treasure which could be the answer to all their problems. But someone else is after the treasure, too. As the four children try to recover it, they solve the terrible mystery of Lupus's past.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 224
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Published: 06 Feb 2003

ISBN 10: 1842552236
ISBN 13: 9781842552230
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: Fifth title in this unique fiction series Ancient Rome a hot favourite among children Authentic detail and terrific storytelling Appealing theme of four friends Inspiration for the major BBC TV series Over 900,000 copies of the series sold in the UK Rights sold in 17 territories

Media Reviews
The Dolphins of Laurentum will delight your children...An enjoyable and educational book Evening News (Norwich), 15 August 2003 Lawrence's spirited characters, exciting plotlines and vivid evocation of life in Ancient Rome...are making this series hugely popular with children, parents and teachers alike. -- Joanne Owen, Borders The Bookseller, 18 Apr 03 Packed with adventure and effortlessly deployed detail culled from Pliny and Juvenal, they are enjoyable entertainment -- Amanda Craig Independent on Sunday, 22 Jun 03 Roman Mysteries by Caroline Lawrence is a brilliant series packed with historical detail as seen through the eyes of four adventurous children. Lively characters, exciting plotlines and the vivid evocation of life in Ancient Rome makes this series hugely popular with children, parents and teachers. Borders Summer Magazine, Summer 2003 Ditch those old famous five books (yes, I loved them too) and read this far superior version instead. Bournemouth Daily Echo, 27 September 2003
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 now lives in London with her English husband and teaches Latin, Greek, Hebrew, Art and French to children. She is a brilliant speaker, extremely active in promoting her books in schools and at book events all over the country, and through her website is corresponding with fans round the world.