An epic story of Roman Britain by one of the most renowned writers of historical fiction for children

• An exciting, fast-paced novel set in a period of history that is perennially popular
• Written by award-winning author, Rosemary Sutcliff, who is known the world over for her exceptional historical fiction for children and was the author of the international bestseller, The Eagle of the Ninth
• Roman Britain is studied in primary schools across the UK and is therefore a subject that children are familiar with
• This book will appeal to boy and girl readers and has a strong and inspirational central character

"[For The Eagle of the Ninth]: 'Decades later, I can still hear echoes of The Eagle of the Ninth in my head: the chink of mail, the tired beat of the legionaries' feet." - The Independent

"What a splendid story it is, compulsive reading!" - Junior Bookshelf