Roman Diary: The Journal of Iliona of Mytilini: Captured and Sold as a Slave in Rome - AD 107 - Couverture rigide

Platt, Richard

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0763634808 ISBN 13 : 9780763634803

Editeur : Candlewick, 2009

Synopsis

Roman Diary Relive the drama of the Roman Empire through the eyes of a young Greek slave in this latest installment in an acclaimed historical series. Iliona never imagined that her sea voyage from Greece to Egypt would lead her to Rome. But when her ship is boarded by pirates, that's where she ends up -- as a slave. Separated from her brother, Apollo, Iliona is soon at the whim of her owners, and the chance of regaining freedom seems like a distant dream. But unlike her brother's plight, Iliona's life as a slave isn't as bad as she feared: her new family provides clothing, food, and even schooling, and best of all, she is free to explore the wonders of Rome. Step back...

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur :

Richard Platt is the author of about sixty nonfiction books for children, including Egyptian Diary, also illustrated by David Parkins, and Castle Diary and Pirate Diary, both illustrated by Chris Riddell. He lives in England.

David Parkins has illustrated numerous books for children, including Egyptian Diary by Richard Platt, Aunt Nancy and the Bothersome Visitors by Phyllis Root, and Webster J. Duck by Martin Waddell. He lives in England.

Revue de presse :

The episodic narrative holds readers’ attention while presenting characters from various aspects of Roman life, such as a senator, a soldier, field slaves, and entertainers...Truthful to history.
—School Library Journal

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Candlewick
• Date d'édition: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0763634808
• ISBN 13: 9780763634803
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 64
• Illustrateur: Parkins David