Roman Quests: The Archers of Isca: Book 2
Caroline Lawrence
Subjects
- History Time - blasts from the past
- Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills
Average rating
The second thrilling adventure in a new historical series from million-copy-selling Caroline Lawrence, set in Roman Britain during the reign of the evil Emperor Domitian. Britannia AD 94. On the run from the Emperor Domitian, fifteen-year-old Fronto has joined the Roman army in order to find the security and structure he craves. But when his younger sister Ursula is captured by a terrifying Druid called Snakebeard, he must make an impossible decision. Can he leave the army, when desertion is punishable by death? His desire: To become a good soldier His quest: To rescue his sister His destiny: To find his place in Roman Britain From the bestselling author of THE ROMAN MYSTERIES, perfect for children studying at Key Stage 2. Historical locations featured in this book are a British Iron Age Village, Bath Spa and the fortress at Caerleon.
Reviews
Loved this book The characters are so adventurous
Fairy Agnetha Pipistrel 04.09.2022
The archers of isca is about Fronto, Ursula, Juba, Bouda and Vindex. Fronto, Ursula, Juba and Bouda are all Romans, who've fled to Britain, their families taken from them by the Emperor. Vindex, however, is a Briton who befriended fronto. Fronto and Vindex make the unchangeable descision to join the army. They started to train, but soon JubA arrived at the camp, telling them Ursula and Bouda had been kidnapped by Druids. Fronto made the desciscion, but was it right? Read it to find out.
Anonymous 24.08.2017
