Attack at the Arena (AIO Imagination Station Books Series #2)

by Paul McCusker, Marianne Hering

Overview

Over 1 million sold in the series!

Patrick and Beth learn that Mr. Whittaker’s fancy ring can be seen inside the Imagination Station but not outside of the machine. A mysterious letter leads the cousins to fifth-century Rome in search of a special cup that belongs to a monk. If found, the cup could keep the mysterious Albert out of prison.

At the Roman Colosseum, Emperor Honorius is hosting a gladiator battle in celebration of a war victory. Beth attends the event as the emperor’s slave; Patrick attends as a monk’s apprentice but is taken prisoner and sent to fight in the arena. During their adventure, the cousins meet Telemachus (a true historical figure), a monk who believes that fighting is wrong. Telemachus is willing to risk everything―even his life―to stop the killing. When the cousins return with the cup, they find that a third letter has been sent with more information about Albert’s fate.

• Book #2 in the beloved Christian kids’ series from the creators of Adventures in Odyssey
• Filled with clean action and biblical values so parents and grandparents can hand these chapter books to children worry-free
• Early readers will learn about Ancient Rome and standing up for your beliefs

With a unique blend of historical accuracy and edge-of-your-seat excitement, the Imagination Station series keeps kids tearing through the pages!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781604828597
Publisher:	Focus on the Family
Publication date:	03/27/2012
Series:	AIO Imagination Station Books Series , #2
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	4 MB
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

Read an Excerpt

Attack at the Arena

BOOK 2

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By MARIANNE HERING PAUL McCUSKER

TYNDALE HOUSE PUBLISHERS, INC.

Copyright © 2010 Focus on the Family
All right reserved.
ISBN: 978-1-58997-628-3

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Chapter One

The Second Trip

Patrick, Beth, and Mr. Whittaker were at Whit's End on Tuesday morning. They were in the workshop getting ready for the Roman adventure.

Beth came out of the girls' changing room. Patrick came out of the boys' changing room soon afterward.

The cousins were curious about their ancient Roman costumes.

"Why did you give me a plain dress?" Beth asked Mr. Whittaker. "The cloth is rough. And the only thing pretty about it is the gold border." She looked down at the gray tunic. It reached to her ankles. The tunic was not long enough to cover her leather sandals.

"You need to blend in," Mr. Whittaker said.

"As what?" Beth asked.

"A slave," Mr. Whittaker said. "There were lots of slaves in ancient Rome."

"A slave!" Beth said. "No!"

"Don't complain," Patrick said. "I have to wear a bathrobe!"

Mr. Whittaker laughed. "It's not a bathrobe," he said. "The ancient Romans wore robes and tunics."

"But the belt is a rope," Patrick said. "And the hood is weird. When I put it on, I look creepy."

"No one in Rome will think you look creepy," Mr. Whittaker said. "In fact, that kind of robe was a sign of peace. It's what monks wore."

"Monks?" Beth asked.

"A monk is a holy man," Mr. Whittaker said. "They can live anywhere."

"I'm going to be a holy man?" Patrick asked. "But I can't even sit still in church!"

"It's better than being a slave," said Beth.

The cousins walked to the Imagination Station. It reminded Patrick of the front of a helicopter. He looked at Beth and smiled. She smiled back. The cousins wanted to get going.

They climbed inside the Imagination Station.

Patrick and Beth looked carefully at the dashboard. A red button was in the center. Around it were dials, levers, and flashing lights. On top of the dashboard were two letters.

Two very old and mysterious letters.

(Continues...)

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Table of Contents

Contents

Prologue....................1
1 The Second Trip....................5
2 The Gifts....................9
3 The Growl....................15
4 The Boar....................18
5 The City Gate....................27
6 The Monk....................37
7 The Barbarian....................46
8 The Emperor....................56
9 The Armband....................68
10 The Cart....................77
11 The Games Begin....................84
12 The Monk's Message....................90
13 The Birds....................96
14 The Knight....................101
15 The Next Adventure....................111
Secret Word Puzzle....................116

Editorial Reviews

Lions and tigers and boars, oh my!
“Stop the fighting—in the name of Christ—stop!”
Cousins Patrick and Beth are off on their second Imagination Station adventure. Mr. Whittaker’s mysterious invention takes them to ancient Rome, where they must find a special silver cup. Near the city gate, the cousins are separated when Beth is enslaved to the emperor and Patrick meets a wise monk named Telemachus. All three end up in the famous Roman arena. Telemachus wants to share an important message with the emperor. Beth wants to know how to get the cup. And Patrick just wants to escape with his life!
The key to adventure lies within your imagination! What to join Patrick and Beth on their adventures? Visit www.TheImaginationStation.com. You’ll find out more fun facts about Vikings and the animals of Greenland. Plus you’ll get the scoop on the next book, and much more!
Recommended for ages 7 and up
Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 2.3

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