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The Fugitive from Corinth: Book 10 (Roman)

The Fugitive from Corinth: Book 10 (Roman)

by Caroline Lawrence (Author)

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    Hardcover 2005

    $3.25
Synopsis

May AD 80. Flavia and her three friends, Jonathan, Nubia and Lupus are in Cenchrea, the eastern harbour of Corinth, the hometown of Aristo, their tutor. But Aristo tells them he is not coming back with them this time. Later, there is a commotion, and the children find a blood-soaked Aristo crouched over Flavia's father, who has been stabbed. The children set off for Delphi in pursuit of Aristo ...

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 240
 Edition: hardcover
 Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Published: 13 Oct 2005
ISBN 10: 1842552546
ISBN 13: 9781842552544
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
 Book Overview: Book 10 in a series which has sold over 900,000 copies since first publication in September 2001. No comparable series exists and we have 16 titles contracted. The Romans are part of National Curriculum Key Stages 1 and 2. Terrific storytelling combined with authentic historical detail. Rights have been sold in 17 territories. Series described as 'immensely readable' by the 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

Media Reviews
'mixes ancient history with Scooby-Doo modernity... There's a lot of cheerful colour, but the comic business is also balanced out by spooky mytholgical allusions.' -- Will Cohu TELEGRAPH WEBSITE 13.12.05 'Caroline Lawrence offers a fascinating glimpse into life in ancient Greece.' -- Elizabeth Hawkesley 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.