The second instalment of the internationally acclaimed series which follows the adventures of Jake Djones and the extraordinary secret service that protects the true course of history . . .It's their deadliest mission yet: track down Agata Zeldt, the most evil woman in history, as she plots to topple the empire of ancient Rome and throw the world into turmoil. Jake and his friends are forced to travel further back into history than ever before to save the day. Well, all of the days actually.In this exciting sequel, the History Keepers embark upon another rollercoaster adventure, taking them from the snowy wilds of Sweden to the streets of Rome at the height of its glory. Their search leads them to Circus Maximus, the colossal stadium at the heart of the ancient world. It will be the race of their lives . . .

 

 

This book is part of a book series called The History Keepers .

This book has been graded for interest at 9-11 years.

There are 480 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .

Damian Dibben has worked extensively as a screenwriter on projects as diverse as The Phantom Of The Opera and Puss In Boots. He is a keen explorer, inspired by everything from archaeology to cosmology, and loves nothing more than a great adventure story. Nightship To China is the third in his History Keepers series after The Storm Begins and Circus Maximus. The books have been translated into twenty-six languages. Damian lives on London's South Bank with his dog Dudley.