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Roman Diary

The Journal of Iliona, A Young Slave

By Richard Platt
Illustrated by David Parkins

By Richard Platt
Illustrated by David Parkins

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Apr 22, 2014 | ISBN 9780763670535 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Roman Diary by Richard Platt
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Apr 22, 2014 | ISBN 9780763670535

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About Roman Diary

“Like Platt’s previous ‘diaries’ about castles, pirates, and ancient Egypt, this offers an accessible introduction to history.” — Booklist

Iliona never imagined that her sea voyage from Greece to Egypt would lead to Rome, but when she is captured by pirates and auctioned off as a slave, that’s where she lands. Readers are invited to view the wonders of Rome through Iliona’s eyes—the luxury, the excess, and the politics.
Back matter includes notes for the reader, a glossary, an index, and sources.

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Product Details

Category: Children’s Middle Grade Historical Fiction

Paperback | $7.99
Published by Candlewick
Apr 22, 2014 | 128 Pages | 5-5/16 x 7 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780763670535

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Praise

The episodic narrative holds readers’ attention while presenting characters from various aspects of Roman life, such as a senator, a soldier, field slaves, and entertainers…Truthful to history.
—School Library Journal

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