The History Keepers: Circus Maximus

Sep 19, 2024 11:50 AM

Author:Damian Dibben

The second instalment of the internationally acclaimed series which follows the adventures of Jake Djones and the extraordinary secret service that protects the true course of history . . .

It's their deadliest mission yet: track down Agata Zeldt, the most evil woman in history, as she plots to topple the empire of ancient Rome and throw the world into turmoil. Jake and his friends are forced to travel further back into history than ever before to save the day. Well, all of the days actually.

In this exciting sequel, the History Keepers embark upon another rollercoaster adventure, taking them from the snowy wilds of Sweden to the streets of Rome at the height of its glory. Their search leads them to Circus Maximus, the colossal stadium at the heart of the ancient world. It will be the race of their lives . . .

Reviews

History can be fun too! Damian Dibben’s books have got kids’ imaginations going - and cultivated their interest in the past to boot.

—— Sun

Move over Harry Potter, it is time for Jake Djones to take the limelight. Almost too exciting for bedtime reading

—— Telegraph

Today's answer to Harry Potter crossed with The Hunger Games

—— Tatler

We are predicting extremely big things for this new adventure series

—— Mail on Sunday

An action-packed and entertaining story, which young readers will find hard to put down.

—— Booktrust

The characters are lively and hilarious, and there are some brilliant action scenes and plenty of hair-raising cliffhangers. Circus Maximus is a joy to read, and is guaranteed to entertain.

—— Julia Eccleshare , Lovereading4kids.co.uk

The History Keepers is a great series for young and old alike; with agents, double-agents and spies, you never know where Jake will end up as he attempts to stop those who would change history!

—— Fantasybookreview.co.uk

. . . The plot is superfast, and is just the kind of story that could suck in even the most reluctant of readers.

—— bookzone4boys

Dibben expertly captures the sights, sounds and smells of Sweden in the 1790s and all the horror, drama and everyday life of Ancient Rome, even down to the snacks people ate in the street . . . The History Keepers has reminded me why I first started reading teenage fiction again – when it’s done well, as this is, you get proper heroes and villains . . . This series will be devoured by those who are looking for something new post Harry P.

—— Katy Moran

An exciting plot, evil baddies and lovable heroes all add to this exciting page-turner as the History Keepers race around Rome.

—— Scribbler Magazine

Yet another brilliant book that you never want to put down.

—— Newcastle Upon Tyne Evening Chronicle

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