My Family and Other Romans

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Silvia’s Dad loves re-enacting Roman battles on Hadrian’s Wall – unfortunately, he’s stumbled through a one-way portal back to ancient Rome and dragged the whole family along for the ride. Now, the fate of the world rests on Silvia’s shoulders …

ISBN: 9781911490951 Author: Basting, Marie Publisher: Chicken House Publication Date: 8th June 2023 Imprint: Chicken House Cover: Paperback Dewey: 823.92 (edition:23) Pages: 256 Language: English Edition: Paperback original Readership: Ages 5-12 / Code: B Category: Subjects: , , , , ,

A rip-roaring Roman adventure from the acclaimed author of Princess BMX, Marie Basting!

I’m Silvia Fortuna Juno De Luca: half-schoolgirl, half-goddess. Yes – actual Roman goddess.

But it all starts with Dad. He was messing about, re-enacting battles at Hadrian’s Wall, when – pow! – he’s transported to . . . Ancient Rome.

I go after him because someone has to. And now, the fate of my whole family rests on me . . .

  • The Romans as you’ve never seen them before!
  • A laugh-out-loud funny family caper full of excitement and heart: perfect for fans of Loki, Horrible Histories and Who Let the Gods Out? 
  • Readers will go on a time-travel adventure – with a LARPing twist – as Livi and her family are catapulted back to Ancient Rome
  • Perfect for ages 8 and up; sure to be a hit with KS2 readers, as Romans are a staple on the curriculum 

 

PRAISE FOR PRINCESS BMX: 

‘Daft and delicious’ GUARDIAN

‘Quirky characters [and] a hilarious plot’ BOOKTRUST

‘Lots of adventure mixed with some very funny moments’ PRIMARY TIMES

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