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The Roman Mysteries: The Thieves of Ostia
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Series: The Roman Mysteries
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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.
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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...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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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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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
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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