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The Romans: gods, emperors and dormice

Name: The Romans: gods, emperors and dormice
ISBN: 9781406354553

By Marcia Williams

Can a gladiator dormouse uncover Rome’s secrets before its biggest change yet?

humorous · informative · colourful · accessible

Genres

Non-fiction History Graphic Novels

What is The Romans: gods, emperors and dormice about?

Join Dormeo, a gladiator dormouse, on a lively tour through ancient Rome. Discover the myths of the gods, the story of Romulus and Remus, the birth of the Roman Republic and the dramatic death of Julius Caesar. Along the way, explore Roman families, festivals, gladiators, soldiers and emperors, while learning what everyday life was like. Told through colourful comic strips, jokes and fascinating facts, this engaging introduction brings the history of Rome vividly to life.

About the author

Marcia Williams is a much-loved author and illustrator known for her colourful comic-strip books. She brings history and classic stories to life with fun pictures and easy-to-read words. Some of her most popular books include 'Mr William Shakespeare's Plays' and 'Greek Myths for Young Children'. Marcia loves making reading exciting for everyone!

Pages

40 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2014

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