The Thieves of Ostia

Author: Caroline Lawrence
Publisher: Orion Publishing Company
ISBN: 9781842550205
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 195

Book Description
The first in Caroline Lawrence's internationally bestselling Roman Mysteries series, re-issued with a fantastic new cover look. Flavia Gemina is a natural at solving mysteries. The daughter of a ship's captain living in Ostia, the port of Rome, in AD79, she and her three friends, Jonathan, a Jewish boy (and secretly a Christian); Nubia, an African slave girl; and Lupus, a mute beggar boy, must work together to discover who is beheading the watchdogs that guard people's homes, and why. A talented storyteller, Caroline Lawrence has created a delightfully readable and accessible series that children will want to read time and time again.

The Thieves of Ostia

Author: Caroline Lawrence
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
ISBN: 1444003518
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Roman Mysteries Complete Collection

Author: Caroline Lawrence
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
ISBN: 1444009990
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1726

Book Description
A bumper eBook collection of all 17 Roman Mysteries adventures including The Thieves of Ostia, The Secrets of Vesuvius, The Pirates of Pompeii, The Assassins of Rome, The Dolphins of Laurentum, The Twelve Tasks of Flavia Gemina, The Enemies of Jupiter, The Gladiators From Capua, The Colossus of Rhodes, The Fugitive From Corinth, The Sirens of Surrentum, The Charioteer of Delphi, The Slave-Girl From Jerusalem, The Beggar of Volubilis, The Scribes From Alexandria, The Prophet From Ephesus and The Man From Pomegranate Street. Packed with action, mystery and adventure!

The Thieves of Ostia

Author: Caroline Lawrence
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9781417628179
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
In Rome, in the year 79 A.D., a group of children from very different backgrounds work together to discover who beheaded a pet dog, and why

From Ostia to Alexandria with Flavia Gemina

Author: Caroline Lawrence
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
ISBN: 1842557564
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 96

Book Description
From Morocco to Libya, from Ostia to Surrentum - Caroline Lawrence has travelled widely to give the Roman Mysteries unrivalled authenticity among historical novels. Her research trips have yielded a dazzling array of insights that allow Caroline to vividly re-imagine the ancient world and to bring her characters and stories to life. This book gathers together anecdotes, factual information and advice for children and their families looking to explore exotic locations, as well as offering compelling background to the real world behind the bestselling Roman Mysteries novels.

The Twelve Tasks of Flavia Gemina

Author: Caroline Lawrence
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
ISBN: 1444003569
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 170

Book Description
Mystery and adventure for four young detectives in Ancient Roman times . . . Flavia is suspicious of the new woman in her father's life, Cartilia Poplica. She's certain that Cartilia has an ulterior motive, but to find out the truth Flavia must perform twelve tasks - like the Greek hero Hercules. So begins a thrilling journey, but what will Flavia learn at the end of her quest?

The Charioteer of Delphi

Author: Caroline Lawrence
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
ISBN: 1444003623
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 203

Book Description
September AD 80. Flavia and her friends go to Rome to celebrate the Festival of Jupiter at Senator Cornix's town house. When a famous racehorse goes missing, Nubia sets out to recover it. The four friends find themselves caught up in a plot against one of the rival factions, the Greens. Who is trying to sabotage the charioteers? Could it be an inside job, or someone with a grudge from long ago? And how many men and horses will die before the killer is caught?

The Sirens of Surrentum

Author: Caroline Lawrence
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
ISBN: 1444003615
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 269

Book Description
Mystery and adventure for four young detectives in Ancient Roman times... It's summer in the Bay of Naples - time for fun and relaxation. Everyone is thinking about love at the beautiful Villa Limona, but danger lurks beneath the luxury. A famous murder was committed nearby, and a poisoner is at large amongst the guests. Can Flavia and her friends set a trap to catch the culprit before it's too late?

The Assassins of Rome

Author: Caroline Lawrence
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
ISBN: 1444003542
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 163

Book Description
Jonathan goes on a secret quest to Rome, and Flavia, Nubia and Lupus set out to find him. Their dangerous mission takes them to the Golden House of Nero where a deadly assassin is rumoured to be at work - and they learn what happened to Jonathan's family during the terrible destruction of Jerusalem nine years earlier.

The Sewer Demon

Author: Caroline Lawrence
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
ISBN: 1444005073
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 56

Book Description
At the end of book 17 of the Roman Mysteries, Caroline Lawrence introduced us to Threptus - a young beggar boy who is inspired to learn to read, write and lead an honest life by Lupus's example. Threptus needs to earn money to be schooled and as he seeks employment he meets many fascinating residents of the Port of Ostia ... all of whom have a mystery which needs to be solved. Each of the Threptus books will be a mini mystery.