Gladiator: Fight for Freedom by Simon Scarrow (English) Paperback Book

Description: Gladiator: Fight for Freedom by Simon Scarrow, Richard Jones Rome, 61 BC Recruited as a gladiator, young Marcus Cornelius Primus faces a new life of brutal training, governed by strict rules, as he learns the skills of an elite warrior. But Marcus cannot simply forget his past. His father lies murdered by soldiers and his mother has been kidnapped and forced into slavery. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The first in this epic and already bestselling series - now in PAPERBACK!Rome, 61 BCRECRUITED as a gladiator, young Marcus Cornelius Primus faces a new life of brutal training, governed by strict rules, as he learns the skills of an elite warrior.But Marcus cannot simply forget his past. His father lies murdered by soldiers and his mother has been kidnapped and forced into slavery. Marcus is determined to find his fathers old commander, Pompeius the Great, to seek justice for his family and set his mother free.Yet, unbeknown to him, Marcus is hiding a life-threatening secret. And if the Romans discover it, there will be no escape . . . Notes Puffins biggest-selling hardback debut of 2011. Recruited as a gladiator, young Marcus Cornelius Primus faces a new life of brutal training , governed by strict rules, as he learns the skills of an elite warrior. But Marcus cannot simply forget his past. His father lies murdered by soldiers and his mother has been kidnapped and forced into slavery. Yet, unbeknown to him, Marcus is hiding a life-threatening secret. And if the Romans discover it, there will be no escape. Will do for boy gladiators what JK Rowling did for boy wizards waterstones.com Author Biography Simon Scarrow was born in Africa and lived in a number of countries including Hong Kong and the Bahamas before settling in Britain. He has always been interested in writing and his love of history began at school. Since then he has travelled all across the world with his wife and children to research his historical novels. Simon was an enthusiastic teacher for a number of years. He now writes full time, but does intend to return to teaching when he can find the time. Gladiator- Fight for Freedom is his first novel for Puffin. Review Simon Scarrow will do for boy gladiators what JK Rowling did for boy wizards. * waterstones.com * Promotional Recruitedas a gladiator, young Marcus Cornelius Primus faces a new life of brutal training, governed by strict rules, as he learns the skills of an elite warrior. Review Text Simon Scarrow will do for boy gladiators what JK Rowling did for boy wizards. Review Quote Simon Scarrow will do for boy gladiators what JK Rowling did for boy wizards. Promotional "Headline" Recruitedas a gladiator, young Marcus Cornelius Primus faces a new life of brutal training, governed by strict rules, as he learns the skills of an elite warrior. Details ISBN0141328584 Author Richard Jones Year 2011 ISBN-10 0141328584 ISBN-13 9780141328584 Media Book Series Gladiator Illustrator Richard Jones Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.92 Short Title FIGHT FOR FREEDOM SIMON SCARRO Language English Imprint Puffin Pages 352 Format Paperback UK Release Date 2011-10-06 Publisher Penguin Random House Childrens UK Audience Age 9-11 Publication Date 2011-10-06 Alternative 9780141931432 Audience Childrens (6-12) NZ Release Date 2012-01-19 AU Release Date 2012-01-19 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:37328613;

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