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The Beggar of Volubilis
Contributor(s): Lawrence, Caroline (Author)
ISBN: 1842556045     ISBN-13: 9781842556047
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
OUR PRICE:   $9.34  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: February 2008
* Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: Flavia, Jonathan, Nubia, and Lupus are on a quest for the Emperor Titus to steal a valuable gemstone known as Nero's Eye. The Delphic Oracle prophesied that whoever owns the gem will rule the Roman Empire, so Titus is determined to claim it for himself. Flavia and her friends travel across the Roman province of Mauretania, from Sabratha to Volubilis--or modern-day Libya to Morocco. As they travel on a caravan across the desert they encounter slave-traders, pantomime actors, and a wild animal stampede. Along the way, the young detectives must also try to determine what has happened to Uncle Gaius.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories
- Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Ancient Civilizations
Dewey: FIC
Series: Roman Mysteries (Paperback)
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5" W x 7.7" (0.55 lbs) 272 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 140522
Reading Level: 4.6   Interest Level: Middle Grades   Point Value: 8.0
 
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Flavia and her friends are on a quest for the Emperor Titus - to steal a valuable gemstone known as 'Nero's Eye'. The Delphic Oracle prophesied that whoever owns the gem will rule Rome - so Titus is determined to claim it for himself. Their travels take them across the Roman province of Mauretania, from Sabratha (in modern Libya) to Volubilis (Morocco). As they travel on a caravan across the desert they encounter slave-traders, pantomime actors and a wild animal stampede. The detectives must consider another quest: what has happened to Uncle Gaius? Meanwhile, Flavia faces some tough decisions about her future.