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Pets Tell Tales: Ancient Rome
A graphic novel guide to ancient history
Brief Description
Perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Dog Man - in this totally TRUE graphic novel, the animals of the past are here to tell you what REALLY happened in ancient Rome.So you think you know about ancient Rome - the colosseum, gladiators...
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Description
Perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Dog Man - in this totally TRUE graphic novel, the animals of the past are here to tell you what REALLY happened in ancient Rome.So you think you know about ancient Rome - the colosseum, gladiators and toga-wearers? Well, we're the animals of ancient Rome and we think it's time we told you the REAL history. We're going to talk about the really good stuff AND introduce you to the COOLEST Romans, including elephant soldiers, lion gladiators, celebrity horses and even superstitious chickens.Did you know that you could also find bears, and tigers, in the ancient city of Rome? Or that at the height of the Roman Empire, their power (and pets) spread from Scotland all the way through Europe, to North Africa and the Middle East? Well, you're about to find out. . . This true graphic novel will keep every reader glued to the page as they discover what life was like in ancient Rome.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781526366412
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 12 February 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Wren & Rook
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Jordan Collver
Audience: General / adult, Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 232.0mm
Weight: 280g
Pages: 208
About the Author
Rik Worth (Author)
Rik Worth is a writer from the north of England who has always loved comics. He is best known for the Eisner-nominated Hocus Pocus, which explores the history of science, the paranormal and illusion. He is also the author of The Creators of Batman: Bob, Bill and the Dark Knight, a biography of the people behind Batman and their place in comic book history. As a journalist, he covered a wide range of subjects for the likes of The Independent, Prospect, Byline Times and The Fortean Times. He is fascinated with why people believe in unusual things and the odder side of history. He currently works at the University of Leeds, where he can be found deep in the library, pondering many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore...Jordan Collver (Illustrator) Jordan Collver is a Canadian illustrator living in Bristol, UK. He specializes in using the power and possibilities of comics to tell non-fiction stories. He has a masters in science communication from The University of The West of England, where he now delivers occasional lectures. He co-created the Eisner Award-nominated comic series Hocus Pocus and works with scientists, historians, educators and magicians to visualize complex ideas for everyone to enjoy.Also by Jordan Collver
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