Perilus is a Roman boy who is crazy about chariot racing. He loves to practise in his own homemade chariot (pulled by the family goat) and dreams of riding in the Circus Maximus himself one day. But when Perilus’s hero, the brilliant charioteer Scorcha , goes missing on the day of the big race, Perilus finds his wish coming true sooner than he’d imagined!
A laugh-out-loud story from King of Comedy Jeremy Strong.
A super-fun novel that tells of the crazy adventures of Perilus, a Roman boy who dreams of riding chariots in the Circus Maximus. Romans on the Rampage is a laugh-out-loud story offering a bit of light relief and is perfect to read aloud to lower KS2. There’s also a free accompanying Teachers’ Resource Pack available.
This quick and fun curriculum-linked resource pack from the publisher will help your class explore and get excited about Romans on the Rampage, while developing their reading and creative skills. The lessons included here provide material for four to five lessons that can take place during literacy lessons or as extra-curricular activities. The content is suitable for pupils aged 7–11 years and has a literacy focus, but also covers other areas of the curriculum, specifically Roman history.
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