The Romans: Gods, Emperors and Dormice - Couverture souple

Williams, Marcia

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1406354554 ISBN 13 : 9781406354553

Editeur : Walker Books Ltd, 2014

Synopsis

Meet Dormeo: gladiator, dormouse, berry-nibbler, and guide to ancient Rome. He'll take you on a tour of Rome's most famous moments and most colourful characters - from the temperamental gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus to the wolf-raised Romulus and Remus, from the birth of the Roman Republic to the death of Julius Caesar. On the way are fascinating glimpses of life as a Roman citizen, from families to festivals, gladiators to guards, as well as a look at some of Rome's best-known emperors (good and not so good). Vibrant, engaging, and packed with Marcia Williams's trademark warmth and humour, this graphic storybook is a young reader's ideal introduction to the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

In cartoon panels, the inimitable Williams offers snapshots of ancient Rome from the mythological creation of the universe to the fall of the empire.
—Kirkus Reviews

These busy cartoons range from minuscule to full-page and always invite close inspection. Crammed within, readers will find miniature charts, tiny maps, overhead diagrams of outdoor areas, lessons on daily life, and plenty of modern snark. It’s an usual conceit pulled off quite well—by employing Dormeo as a humorous narrator, Williams is able to present atrocities imposed upon the lower classes of Roman people without overwhelming readers. Lots and lots of information here; prepare for this book to be renewed at least once.
—Booklist

Filled with humor and a bit of attitude, this latest venture for Williams will engage even the most reluctant young readers. An excellent addition to a history or classics curriculum.
—School Library Journal

Williams’ slim, richly illustrated account of Roman history will ... do the trick for middle-grade students with an enthusiasm for ancient (or at least very, very early) history.
—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Biographie de l'auteur :

Marcia Williams is famous for her retellings of classic stories. From Shakespeare and Dickens to the Canterbury Tales and Greek Myths, her humorous comic-strip illustrations are hugely popular all over the world. She lives in London, SW13.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Walker Books Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1406354554
• ISBN 13: 9781406354553
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 40
• Illustrateur: Williams Marcia