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Roman Tales: The Captive Celt, Paperback / softback Book

Roman Tales: The Captive Celt Paperback / softback

Illustrated by Helen Flook

Part of the Roman Tales series

Paperback / softback

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From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps____________________AD 51Bran is a slave, a prisoner of Rome, but dreams of one day returning to his homeland, Britannia, to fight against the Romans.

When the proud young slave is overheard criticizing Rome, he is thrown into prison and faces execution the next day.

Luckily, his cell mate Caratacus is a very special prisoner indeed - a British chief.

He believes he has a way to save both their skins, but he'll need Bran's help. A tale based on a key moment in Roman history, full of Terry Deary's dark humour and dry wit. ____________________‘Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers' interest in all things historical.’ Books For Keeps

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