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Romans on the Rampage

Romans on the Rampage

Published in
2015
3.43
on Goodreads (84)

Description

Perilus is a Roman boy who is passionate about chariot racing and dreams of riding in the Circus Maximus. He practices with a homemade chariot pulled by the family goat. When his hero, the famous charioteer Scorcha, goes missing on the day of a big race, Perilus unexpectedly gets the chance to compete in the race himself. This humorous story, written by Jeremy Strong, is filled with excitement and laughter.
Age
5-8
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
300 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Entertaining and humorous plot
  • Engaging historical setting
  • Lively and relatable characters
  • Teaches about Roman history in a fun way