Rome And Away: Flying Sorceress

Rome And Away: Flying Sorceress

by KeithBrumpton (Author)

Synopsis

Second hilarious title in this brilliant new series by Keith Brumpton. Mad sorceress, Ludicra, has installed a new magic pool in her grotto and it appears to be bringing her good luck - unusually, all her predictions are coming true! Then suddenly one day, she disappears...Enter our two trusty toga-clad detectives, Antonius Pantonius and his partner in crime, Cora Decorum, - to capture her kidnappers...An exciting new detective/mystery series, written in an entertaining Raymond Chandler style. Every page features hilarious cartoon-style illustrations, all cleverly integrated with the text making it accessible to even the most reluctant readers. Rome and Away brings history to life with its zany, appealing characters and humorous contemporary references. Publishing simultaneously in paperback in September: Gladiators!

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 64
Edition: New e.
Publisher: Orchard Books
Published: 27 Sep 2001

ISBN 10: 1860399223
ISBN 13: 9781860399220

Author Bio
Keith Brumpton, who lives in Edinburgh, has written and illustrated a number of successful picture books for Orchard including, A Dinosaur's Book of Dinosaurs. He is also the author/illustrator of the very popular Police Dog 99 books and the Derek the Depressed Viking books. The Flying Sorceress is the second title in this new series and is publishing simultaneously with the first, Gladiators!