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Adventure in Athens is an educational adventure that whisks readers back to ancient Greece. When Alex, a London schoolboy, is recruited by a mysterious billionaire to travel through time, he suddenly finds himself in classical Athens surrounded by philosophers, athletes and unexpected dangers.
Lawrence blends fascinating historical detail with humour and heart, making this book an ideal choice for upper KS2 readers who enjoy stories that mix fact and fiction. The ancient world is brought vividly to life through Alex’s modern-day perspective, offering plenty of opportunities for discussion and links to history topics in class.
Teachers could use extracts to support lessons on Ancient Greece or to explore how authors use time travel as a storytelling device.
This gripping novel is part of a historical fiction series that provides plenty of background information about life in Ancient Roman times.
The plot of The Thieves of Ostia centres around a young girl called Flavia who investigates the mystery of who is killing the dogs in the Roman port of Ostia.
This is a popular choice for KS2 classrooms and is part of the well-loved Roman Mysteries series.
The first of Caroline Lawrence’s four Roman Quests, Escape from Rome is a completely gripping adventure filled with danger, excitement and some challenging themes to get stuck into.
Taking his siblings with him, twelve-year-old Juba is forced to flee the Emperor Domitian in Rome and set off on a journey to find his uncle in Britannia (the edge of the known world). Uncertain who to trust, Juba’s leadership skills are tested as he uncovers a sinister secret about his uncle’s lifestyle, requiring Juba to act like his hero Aeneas and make some difficult but important decisions.
Steeped in interesting historical details and covering challenging themes including slavery and immigration, this story is abundantly thrilling from the very first page and we recommend it for readers aged 10-13.
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