Caroline Lawrence

Aesop's Fables belong to every one of us. They were once simply the words of a slave; a man who lived 600 years before Christ. They were written down by a Greek, and then a Roman, and they spread, like the armies of Rome, across the known world. They were told around heathen campfires and noble hearths; whispered in sacred...

The Roman Mysteries: The Thieves of Ostia introduces us to Flavia Gemina, a brilliant young girl who possesses a talent for solving mysteries. Living in Ostia, the bustling port of Rome, in AD79, she is the daughter of a ship's captain. Flavia surrounds herself with a trio of unique friends who aid her in her sleuthing adventures. Among her companions...

It's the summer of AD 79, and Flavia Gemina the sea captain's daughter and her friends Jonathan the Jewish boy, Nubia the African slave-girl and Lupus the homeless beggar-boy set sail for the Bay of Naples, to stay with Flavia's uncle near Pompeii. They are soon absorbing in trying to solve a riddle that may lead to treasure. But then...

Stories are incredibly powerful so if you become a writer, be careful. Your book could change the world. How To Write a Great Story by Caroline Lawrence shares her best tips in this illustrated guide to creative writing and storytelling for readers and writers aged 9 and up. Featuring examples from all kinds of stories, including Black Panther, Alice in...

'If you want to have fun refreshing your knowledge on Greek gods and goddesses, try Caroline Lawrence's beautifully illustrated Pantheon.' — Mary Beard 'I love Caroline Lawrence and so should you.' — Natalie Haynes 'Huge fun!' — Tom Holland 'Gorgeous illustrations bring the whole pantheon to life.' — Emily Wilson EXPLORE THE MYTHICAL PAST, MEET THE ANCIENT GREEK GODS AND...