Owen is desperate to prove himself in this gripping story of tribal pride and bravery, ideal for young readers studying the Romans.
"The Romans are coming!"
Owen knows what that means. The Romans will burn his village, kill his family, or make them all into slaves. Will his tribe stand up to the Roman army? Should they just give in now?
Or can Owen save his tribe – by creeping into the Roman camp and murdering their leader, the Emperor Hadrian?
Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
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Tony Bradman writes for children of all ages and reviews children's books for the Daily Telegraph. He is particularly known for his best-selling Dilly the Dinosaur series (Egmont). For Orchard he has written two Red Apples, Aftershock and Hurricane, as well as The Orchard Book of Swords, Sorcerers and Superheroes. He lives in Kent.
More about Tony BradmanTony Bradman began in magazine publishing and moved into books with the popular Dilly the Dinosaur series. Tony has now sold more than 2 million titles worldwide and is one of the most popular children's authors writing today. His recent novel Viking Boy is an action-packed blend of historical adventure and fantasy that has enthralled younger readers. Tony i
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