Roman Diary: The Journal of Iliona, A Young Slave

Roman Diary: The Journal of Iliona, A Young Slave

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Roman Diary: The Journal of Iliona, A Young Slave by Richard Platt, David Parkins

Relive the drama of the Roman Empire through the eyes of a young Greek slave in this latest installment in an acclaimed historical series.

Iliona never imagined that her sea voyage from Greece to Egypt would lead her to Rome. But when her ship is boarded by pirates, that’s where she ends up — as a slave. Separated from her brother, Apollo, Iliona is soon at the whim of her owners, and the chance of regaining freedom seems like a distant dream. But unlike her brother’s plight, Iliona’s life as a slave isn’t as bad as she feared: her new family provides clothing, food, and even schooling, and best of all, she is free to explore the wonders of Rome. Step back to AD 107 and take in the luxury of the baths, the splendor of the Senate, the thrill of gladiatorial combat, and the excesses of Roman feasts in a fictional diary full of excitement, humor, and accurate historical detail.
Back matter includes notes for the reader, a glossary, an index, and sources.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780763670535
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Publication date: 04/22/2014
Edition description: Reprint
Pages: 128
Sales rank: 498,500
Product dimensions: 5.30(w) x 6.80(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile: 940L (what's this?)
Age Range: 9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Richard Platt is the author of more than sixty nonfi ction books for children, including EGYPTIAN DIARY, also illustrated by David Parkins, and CASTLE DIARY and PIRATE DIARY, both illustrated by Chris Riddell. He lives in England.

David Parkins has illustrated numerous books for children, including EGYPTIAN DIARY by Richard Platt, AUNT NANCY AND THE BOTHERSOME VISITORS by Phyllis Root, and WEBSTER J. DUCK by Martin Waddell. He lives in England.

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