My family and other Romans

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 …

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

'Perfect funny escapism with added Roman mythology ... Charming and mischievous!' LOUIE STOWELL, author of LOKI

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

Additional information

Weight 210 g
Dimensions 177 × 171 × 20 mm
Author

Publisher

Chicken House

Imprint

Chicken House

Cover

Paperback

Pages

279

Language

English

Edition

Paperback original

Dewey

823.92 (edition:23)

Readership

Ages 5-12 / Code: B