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The Roman Mysteries: The Thieves of Ostia

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By Caroline Lawrence
Series: The Roman Mysteries
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In The Roman Mysteries: The Thieves of Ostia by Caroline Lawrence, a young girl named Flavia Gemina embarks on an adventurous quest during Roman times with her friends. They confront a series of mysterious dog thefts in the bustling port city of Ostia. As they delve deeper, they uncover secrets that test their ingenuity and courage.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a love for history and adventure, as it takes you on a thrilling journey through ancient Rome with young detectives solving intriguing mysteries. This book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories filled with friendship and discovery, set against a richly detailed historical backdrop.

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The first title in a mystery series set in ancient Rome

A unique and brilliant concept - Lindsey Davies for kids Ancient Rome is a hot favourite with children The Romans are National Curriculum Key Stages 2 and 3 schools will love this series 'Instantly accessible adventure... trans-century appeal' (THE GUARDIAN) Rights sold in 17 territories Inspiration for the prime time BBC TV series Over 900,000 copies of the series sold

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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 are Jonathan, a Jewish boy who harbours a secret Christian faith; Nubia, an African slave girl; and Lupus, a mute beggar boy. Together, they embark on a mission to uncover the identity of the culprit responsible for decapitating watchdogs that protect the citizens' homes and unravel the motives behind such a heinous act.

Caroline Lawrence is a remarkable storyteller, crafting narratives that are both readable and engaging. Her characters resonate with children, and her vivid depiction of daily life in Ancient Rome provides a rich backdrop to the tale. Yet, at its core, The Thieves of Ostia is a classic whodunnit, filled with unexpected twists, cliffhangers, and a mystery that invites readers to solve alongside the characters.

Series: The Roman Mysteries

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  • The Roman Mysteries: The Thieves of Ostia
    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...
    By Caroline Lawrence
    Paperback
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  • The Roman Mysteries: The Secrets of Vesuvius
    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...
    By Caroline Lawrence
    Paperback
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The Roman Mysteries: The Thieves of Ostia has been praised as an exciting and intriguing read that captivates young audiences, making it difficult to put down.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781842550205

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2002

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion Children's Books

Illustration: 2 Maps

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 186g

Pages: 208

Collections

Caroline Lawrence Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Historical Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Historical Fiction Series: The Roman Mysteries Young Adult

About the Author

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 now lives in London with her English husband and teaches Latin, Greek, Hebrew, Art and French to children.

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