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Escape from Rome

Roman Quests #1

Caroline Lawrence

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English
Orchard Books
14 June 2016
First in a brand new historical adventure series from million copy selling Caroline Lawrence, set in Roman Britain during the reign of the evil Emperor Domitian.

The year is AD 94. When the evil Emperor Domitian sends soldiers to seize his family's home in the middle of the night, Juba must escape with his brother and sisters, and journey to distant Britannia on the edge of the known world.

His task: To avoid capture and death.

His quest: To find a safe haven in Britain.

His destiny: To save the children.

Brand new Roman series from the bestselling author of The Roman Mysteries, perfect for children studying at Key Stage 2. Historical locations featured in book 1 are Rome, Ostia, Londinium and Fishbourne.

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Imprint:   Orchard Books
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Volume:   2
Dimensions:   Height: 196mm,  Width: 128mm,  Spine: 20mm
Weight:   211g
ISBN:   9781510100237
ISBN 10:   1510100237
Series:   The Roman Quests
Pages:   240
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Recommended Age:   From 9 to 11 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Author Website:   www.romanmysteries.com

Caroline Lawrence is American. She lives with her husband by the river in London and is active as a speaker in schools and at book festivals. She took part in the British Museum's POMPEII LIVE event, giving talks that were streamed to schools all over the UK, and she is the winner of the 2009 CLASSICS ASSOCIATION PRIZE for 'a significant contribution to the public understanding of Classics'. In addition to the 17 novels in the ROMAN MYSTERIES sequence, Caroline Lawrence has written five spin-off titles, all of which have contributed to total UK sales in excess of 1 million copies. Visit Caroline's website at http://www.carolinelawrence.com and follow her on Twitter @CarolineLawrenc.

Reviews for Escape from Rome: Roman Quests #1

This exciting adventure really captures the attention as well as being packed with authentic historical detail -- Sarah Brew Parents In Touch There is an excellent history lesson nestling among all the adventures the children encounter -- Ann Giles The Book Witch Promising to be just as thrilling and richly detailed as her Roman Mysteries. -- Fiona Noble The Bookseller


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