The Gladiator's Ghost - Couverture souple

Webb, David

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1905637594 ISBN 13 : 9781905637591

Editeur : Educational Printing Services Ltd, 2008

Synopsis

When Professor Nutter and his nephew Nigel camp out on the lonely moors, they are awoken in the night by ghostly sounds. Through the swirling mist they see a legion of Roman soldiers marching along the road. However, when they are confronted by the gladiator's ghost, it is the start of a journey back in time to the greatest theatre of all. The Professor and Nigel witness the gladiatorial games and cheer on Marcus Lippius as he fights for his freedom. Professor Nutter and the Gladiator's Ghost combines fiction and fact in an innovative and original way. Between each chapter is a 'Did You Know?' page, which adds interest and provides information for the young reader. It is an exciting yet hilarious adventure that is packed with fascinating facts about Rome and the Romans. Key points: *Fact and fiction combined *Includes interesting and informative Did You Know? pages *Covers fascinating historical and cultural facts *Reluctant Reader *Follows British Dyslexia Association guidelines *Ideal for boys Suitable for reading age 8, interest age 8 - 12

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

David Webb was born and brought up in Liverpool. He now lives in Bury, Lancashire, where he works as a full time author. David is a former Primary School Headteacher and he now provides talks and workshops for pupils and teachers.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Educational Printing Services Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1905637594
• ISBN 13: 9781905637591
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Dillon Derry
• Nombre de pages: 70
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible