The Roman beanfeast
By Gillian Cross
Davy’s secret Roman soldier could beat Molly—if she doesn’t discover his cleverest trick first.
funny · inventive · mischievous · historical
Genres
What is The Roman beanfeast about?
Davy’s class is learning about the Romans, and everyone must create a project after visiting a Roman fort. The best work will win a prize at the school’s Roman Feast. Davy has plenty of ideas, but Molly, the bossy girl next door, keeps copying them. Then Davy invents Julius Sneezer, a Roman soldier with a secret. As the feast approaches, Davy must keep his project hidden and find a way to beat Molly at her own game.
About the author
Gillian Cross is a well-loved British author who has written many exciting books for children. She is best known for her gripping series ‘The Demon Headmaster’, where strange things happen at school! Gillian enjoys creating stories full of adventure and mystery that keep readers guessing what will happen next.
Pages
90 pages
Reading age
Early Chapter Book (6-10)
This edition
2009
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