First hilarious title in this brilliant new series by Keith Brumpton. We are in Ancient Britain. The Roman Emperor, Nero, is on the throne and shows no sign of getting up. A mystery gang is trying to sabotage the Gladiator Games - and it's down to Antonius Pantonius, private detective, and his side-kick, Cora Decorum, to go undercover and track down the culprits...An exciting new detective/mystery series, written in an entertaining Raymond Chandler style. Every page features hilarious cartoon-style illustrations, all cleverly integrated with the text making it accessible to even the most reluctant readers. Rome and Away brings history to life with its zany, appealing characters and humorous contemporary references. Publishing simultaneously in paperback in September: The Flying Sorceress.

 

This book features in the following series: Orchard Super Crunchies, Rome And Away .

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 2001 by Hachette Children's Group .

Keith Brumpton is a TV scriptwriter as well as a writer and illustrator of children's books. Keith Brumpton is a TV scriptwriter as well as a writer and illustrator of children's books.