The Archers of Isca
Author | : Caroline Lawrence |
Publisher | : Orion Children's Books |
Total Pages | : 193 |
Release | : 2016-10-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781510100275 |
ISBN-13 | : 151010027X |
Rating | : 4/5 (75 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Archers of Isca written by Caroline Lawrence and published by Orion Children's Books. This book was released on 2016-10-06 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second thrilling adventure in a new historical series from million-copy-selling Caroline Lawrence, set in Roman Britain during the reign of the evil Emperor Domitian. Britannia AD 94. On the run from the Emperor Domitian, fifteen-year-old Fronto has joined the Roman army in order to find the security and structure he craves. But when his younger sister Ursula is captured by a terrifying Druid called Snakebeard, he must make an impossible decision. Can he leave the army, when desertion is punishable by death? His desire: To become a good soldier His quest: To rescue his sister His destiny: To find his place in Roman Britain From the bestselling author of THE ROMAN MYSTERIES, perfect for children studying at Key Stage 2. Historical locations featured in this book are a British Iron Age Village, Bath Spa and the fortress at Caerleon.