The Gladiators from Capua: Book 8 (Roman)

The Gladiators from Capua: Book 8 (Roman)

by Caroline Lawrence (Author)

Synopsis

March AD 80. In Rome, the Emperor Titus has announced that there will be a hundred days of games to open his new Flavian amphitheatre (now known as the Colosseum). Suspecting that their friend Jonathan is not dead, as they had thought, Flavia, Nubia and Lupus organise an invitation to Rome on the pretence of witnessing this historic event. Their search for Jonathan leads them straight to the games, where they must face wild beasts, criminals, conspirators and gladiators. It is Nubia's turn to employ all her courage and talents, and before the end of the story she is called upon to make the most terrible choice. A heart-pounding behind-the-scenes account of gladiator fights, executions and beast fights makes this one of the most exciting Roman Mysteries yet.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 224
Edition: 1st
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Published: 03 Jun 2004

ISBN 10: 184255252X
ISBN 13: 9781842552520
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: No comparable series exists and we now have a total of 16 titles contracted. The gladiator theme makes this one of the most commercial Roman Mysteries. The Romans are National Curriculum Key Stages 1 and 2. Terrific storytelling cominbed with authentic historical detail. The series has now been sold in 17 territories. Over 900,000 copies of the 'Roman Mysteries' sold in the UK. 'immensely readable' Times Educational Supplement. On 'Secrets of Vesuvius' - 'an interesting and exciting read that is extremely well researched. It is packed with accurate detail of everyday Roman life. The story is so well paced and involving that you don't realise just how much information you are absorbing.' School Librarian. Inspiration for the prime time BBC TV series.

Media Reviews
A corking adventure. -- Louisa Young Mail on Sunday, Dec 04
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.