Gladiator: Street Fighter

Oct 6, 2024 8:28 AM

Author:Simon Scarrow

'It is settled. The boy is in your charge. You will train him to fight.

He must be able to use the dagger, throwing-knife, staves and his bare hands.

One day young Marcus may well become a gladiator in the arena.

But you must also teach him the ways of the street.'

Now a member of Julius Caesar's palace, Marcus's training continues in the city of Rome. The streets are plagued by vicious gang war attacks, and Caesar must employ his own gang leader, who learns of a plot to murder him.

Only Marcus can go in undercover. But he's in terrible danger. If the rival gang discover him the price will be fatal. Julius Caesar's isn't the only life at risk . . .

Reviews

Simon Scarrow will do for boy gladiators what JK Rowling did for boy wizards.

—— waterstones.com

Hogwarts meets Rome

—— Telegraph

A wealth of historic detail

—— INIS (Children's Books Ireland)

The personal narrative, written with great attention to the details of Court life, is a fascinating and exciting read.

—— Sunday Tribune (Dublin)

The reader is quickly drawn into the intrigue and chilling atmosphere of court life.

—— Primary Times: Hampshire

Thrilling new historical series

—— Parents News

Well structured

—— The School Librarian

A short review

—— School Librarian

Highly recommend it to people who like mystery stories.

—— Historical Novels Review

Snappily paced caper.

—— Publishers Weekly [US]

This is a wonderfully gripping novel that brings the Elizabethan era vividly to life. It has an ingenious plot and it's told in a way that totally immerses the reader in the story and its coloufully described characters.

—— The Northern Echo

Short review by 12 year old girl

—— tBk mag

This first of the Lady Grace Cavendish mysteries is gripping, full of fascinating details about the times and the people who lived in them, and superbly researched.

—— Through The Looking Glass

I found this to be a fast-paced book... the beauty of this book is that there is a glossary at the end (which is really good). There are also notes about poisons...apparel and a 'Fact Behind the Fiction' section which I really appreciated. It's nice when an author takes the time to let you in on a part of their research process and distinguishes things that could be either real or fake. All-in-all, I really liked this book.

—— BLC Library blog

The historical accuracy is amazing and you'll really feel that you're living the mystery with Grace.

—— Newcastle Upon Tyne Evening Chronicle

Exciting and adventurous

—— Aquila

Action-packed.

—— MTV.com

A cut above anything else in the genre

—— Sunday Telegraph

Borrow this one from your teen's nightstand while they're at school

—— People Magazine

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