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Spartacus


Young Reading

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No. of pages 64

Published: 2013

Great for age 5-12 years

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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.

 

 

This book features in the following series: Young Reading, Young Reading Series 2 .

This book has been graded for interest at 7 years.

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by Usborne Publishing Ltd .

Gustavo Mazali has been drawing since he was a little boy. Now he illustrates comics and children's books. He lives in Buenos Aires.

 

This book is in the following series:

Young Reading

Young Reading Series 2

This book features the following character:

Spartacus
This book features Spartacus.

"Irresistible for children learning to read" - Child Education Plus; "The Usborne Young Reading Program has a lovely selection of classic tales adapted for younger readers. Graded in seven levels, these have just enough stretch in them and yet are not too overwhelming" - The Irish Sunday Independent; "Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme" - Julia Eccleshare