The first in this epic and already bestselling series - now in PAPERBACK!
Rome, 61 BC
RECRUITED as a gladiator, young Marcus Cornelius Primus faces a new life of brutal training, governed by strict rules, as he learns the skills of an elite warrior.
But Marcus cannot simply forget his past. His father lies murdered by soldiers and his mother has been kidnapped and forced into slavery. Marcus is determined to find his father's old commander, Pompeius the Great, to seek justice for his family and set his mother free.
Yet, unbeknown to him, Marcus is hiding a life-threatening secret. And if the Romans discover it, there will be no escape . . .
By:
Simon Scarrow Illustrated by:
Richard Jones Imprint: Puffin Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 197mm,
Width: 130mm,
Spine: 22mm
Weight: 248g ISBN:9780141328584 ISBN 10: 0141328584 Series:Gladiator Pages: 352 Publication Date:20 January 2012 Recommended Age: From 9 to 11 years Audience:
Children/juvenile
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9-11 years
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Children / Juvenile
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Reviews for Gladiator: Fight for Freedom
Simon Scarrow will do for boy gladiators what JK Rowling did for boy wizards. * waterstones.com *