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The Roman Mysteries: The Sirens of Surrentum: Book 11

The Roman Mysteries: The Sirens of Surrentum: Book 11

by Caroline Lawrence (Author)

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    Paperback 2006

    $4.47
Synopsis

Summer AD 80. Flavia and her friends receive an invitation to stay at the luxurious Villa Limona in Surrentum, where their friend Pulchra has a mystery she desperately wants them to solve. After a year of hardship and disasters, people are in cheerful spirits - there is even talk of love and romance. But it seems one of the guests has murder in mind. Can Flavia and her friends track down the would-be poisoner before it's too late?

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 272
 Edition: 1st Edition
 Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Published: 03 Apr 2006
ISBN 10: 1842552554
ISBN 13: 9781842552551
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
 Book Overview: No comparable series exists and we now have a total of 18 titles contracted. Book 11 of a series which has sold over 900,000 copies since publication in September 2001. Romans are a hot favourite with children. The Roman are National Curriculum Key Stages 1 and 2. Terrific storytelling cominbed with authentic historical detail. Rights sold in 17 territories. Inspiration for the prime time BBC TV series. 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
'a marvellous introduction to the favourite murder methods of Roman times... this book also offers an ingenious introduction to Epicureanisma and Stoicism plus reflections on what constitutes a happy marriage and the true meaning of bravery.' -- Angela Kiverstein JEWISH CHRONICLE 'the 11th title in Caroline Lawrence's excellent series... in this one Lawrence emphasises the much narrower divide between childhood and adulthood that pertained in the Roman period and the result is something much more sophisticated that a pure adventure or mystery novel... It's good to see a series developing and growing with its readers. -- Michael Thorn TES 'Lawrence's Roman Mysteries have humour, drama and tragedy and The Sirens of Surrentum is another emotional, action-packed tale to delight her legions of fans.' BRIDLINGTON TODAY 'It is very exciting and I couldn't put it down... I can't wait for the next books.' -- Flora Murray (age 9) JOURNAL OF CLASSICS TEACHING
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.