Spartacus
Russell Punter, Gustavo Mazali
The remarkable, true story of a slave who gained fame as a gladiator and led a revolt against Roman slave owners. Specially written for children growing in reading confidence. Accused of deserting the Roman army, Spartacus finds himself sold into slavery. When he is forced to join gladiator school, only one thing is on his mind – escape. With dramatic illustrations that bring the story to life. Includes a glossary, timeline, maps and internet links to recommended websites to find out more. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.
Reviews
I think this is a good book, because you learn how an army of Gladiators took on the Roman soldiers.
Don Chester Pumpernickel 07.08.2023
this interested me because it intrigued me even if it wasn't a very long story. I liked how it shows how some people really don't like being in slavery
Captain Nectarine Tinkle 22.08.2020
I liked the book because the Romans were trying to fight and kill Spartacus and it was a very good story.
General Race-car Moonbeam 01.08.2019
It was a scary, bloody fighting story! But it was very interesting.
King Flash Hammersmith 29.07.2018
People should read Spartacus because it is a rather violent and interesting story where a brave man called Spartacus leads a brave and strong army. One of Spartacus's friends called Crixus is in his army but he sadly dies. Spartacus once was a gladiator but escaped. Soon enough Spartacus found a place to sleep. It was on a volcano! Then the next day a huge army of Romans came to attack Spartacus's army. But Spartacus's army fought them of. This went on for a long time. Until half of Spartacus's army died including Crixus. Later in Rome a famous Roman Empire had a Roman army much bigger than Spartacus's army. Soon after Spartacus died and hasn't been seen since. It is a good story to read because Spartacus does not get angry easily and it is good to be calm. Spartacus was also very tough and you could be just like him.
Anonymous 07.08.2017
cool
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