Roman Boy :An action-packed tale of betrayal, battles and bravery in Roman Britain, for readers 9, 10, 11, 12
Roman Boy :An action-packed tale of betrayal, battles and bravery in Roman Britain, for readers 9, 10, 11, 12
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Published:
4 July, 2024
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Description
Third in the bestselling series of historical novels by award-winning Tony Bradman: the action-packed story of Roman boy Lucius, exiled to the most savage province of the Empire – Britannia.
"For thrilling real-life action-adventure, you won't get much better than Tony Bradman." lovereading.co.uk
Banished from Rome by his jealous stepfather, fourteen-year-old Lucius is exiled to Londinium. Plunged into mortal danger as he flees his stepfather's assassin, Lucius takes a false name and joins the brutal ranks of The Eagles, the Roman Legion in Britannia. Under the watchful eye of the god Jupiter, Lucius excels in battle and catches the attention of his superiors – but how can he fulfil his destiny when he can’t even claim his own name? As the shadows of war gather, Lucius’s secret past catches up with him. He must face not only the Celtic rebels but also his stepfather’s relentless vendetta – and the spectre of his own self-doubt.
Packed with Curriculum-linked adventure content: gods, gladiators, the Roman legions and Emperor Hadrian himself.
Prizes
Short-listed for Young Quills Historical Fiction Awards 2025 (UK)
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781529512748 |
| ISBN10 | 1529512743 |
| Number Of Pages | 240 |
| Item Weight | 220 g |
| Product Dimensions | 128 x 196 x 24 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Walker Books Ltd |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
A thrilling tale of Roman Britain that will delight primary school readers. * Imagining History *
This book will enthrall any reader with its secrets, sacrifices and survival... an excellent story to support the teaching of Ancient Roman in KS2 as well as being used to help write historical accounts through characterisation in literacy. * Reading Zone *
Exciting, tightly plotted, and grounded in enough research for the setting to be thoroughly convincing… pacy and well-written – with great chapter headings that read like newspaper headlines. It would make an excellent page-turning read-aloud or ‘read for pleasure’ recommendation in any class studying Roman Britain at Key Stage 2. * Books for Topics *
an engaging and enjoyable read. * English 4-11 *
I enjoyed it because it was historical, and I learned a lot about the Romans while reading it. . . I would recommend this book to anyone who likes the Roman era because it was a great mix of history and adventure! * Student Reviewer, Historical Association *
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Author's Bio
Tony Bradman has worked in children's books for over 30 years as a writer, reviewer and editor. He is the author of the bestselling historical middle-grade novels, Viking Boy, Roman Boy and Anglo-Saxon Boy, for which he won the Historical Association Young Quills Award, as well as the illustrated non-fiction guide to Vikings, Viking Boy: The Real Story. His books include the Dilly the Dinosaur picture-book series, which sold 2 million copies worldwide. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, and an Honorary Fellow of the Historical Association. www.tonybradman.com