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A Gladiator Stole My Lunchbox

By Thiago de Moraes
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A Gladiator Stole My Lunchbox by Thiago de Moraes is a delightful children's adventure that follows a young protagonist on a time-travel journey to ancient Rome. Confronted with gladiators, emperors, and the quirks of Roman daily life, the hero must navigate this thrilling world while uncovering the mystery behind their missing lunchbox. Packed with humour and historical fun, it's an engaging read for young audiences.
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You might enjoy this book if you love hilarious journeys through time, filled with quirky illustrations and fun historical facts. Young readers will enjoy the humour and adventure as they see the past through the eyes of a school kid who ends up in ancient times. It's perfect for those who adore a blend of comedy and education in their stories.

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Henry is back in the present day - but he isn't happy about it. His little sister is driving him mad and no one believes that he travelled through time. But all that is about to change when Henry finds himself travelling back to ancient Rome - where he soon realises that sibling rivalry can take a darker turn...

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Henry thinks he’s done with time travel. He’s also fed up with his little sister and wants a break. But then he finds himself sent back to Ancient Rome, living with a family whose back-stabbing and revenge plots bring a whole new meaning to the phrase ‘sibling rivalry.’

School has never been weirder—or more exciting. Together with his new friends, Henry manages to save the Emperor and restore harmony to the household—and realise that life in the twenty-first century might not be so bad after all!

A Gladiator Stole My Lunchbox by Thiago de Moraes offers an exciting blend of historical adventure and family dynamics, wrapped up in a time-travel escapade that will delight young readers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781407194936

Publisher: Scholastic

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 June 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Scholastic

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Thiago de Moraes

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 142.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 530g

Pages: 288

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