Rob the Roman Gets Eaten by a Lion (nearly)

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Rob, a young Roman boy, explores the bustling streets of ancient Rome, contemplating his future career. He dreams of becoming a wealthy merchant, considers joining the army like his brother, and even imagines life as a gladiator. However, a close encounter with a lion makes him rethink his choices. Discover Rob's ultimate fate by reading his tombstone on the final page.

About the author

Scoular Anderson is a well-loved Scottish author and illustrator, famous for his funny and imaginative books for children. He has written and illustrated stories like the 'Fergus McAllister' series and 'The Fly-Fast Sky-High Adventures'. Scoular enjoys making children laugh with his creative tales and lively drawings.