My Family and Other Romans
£7.99
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 …
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?Â
- 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 curriculumÂ
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PRAISE FORÂ PRINCESS BMX:Â
‘Daft and delicious’Â GUARDIAN
‘Quirky characters [and] a hilarious plot’Â BOOKTRUST
‘Lots of adventure mixed with some very funny moments’Â PRIMARY TIMES
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