Most Wanted - Hardcover

Thompson, Kate

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0061730378 ISBN 13: 9780061730375

Publisher: Greenwillow, 2010

Synopsis

While making his daily deliveries, a baker's son suddenly finds himself holding a stallion's golden lead. Soon the boy discovers that this isn't just any horse, it's the most powerful creature in all of Rome.

What will the mad emperor do if he finds the boy with his prized horse?Cut off his head? Or worse?

About this title

Review:

A good choice for readers wanting a short, fast-paced historical adventure. --ALA Booklist

A cleverly told tale of an odd and interesting piece of history that will intrigue young readers. --School Library Journal

Significantly more sophisticated in both writing and plot than the common chapter-book ruck. --Kirkus Reviews

"Significantly more sophisticated in both writing and plot than the common chapter-book ruck."--Kirkus Reviews

"A cleverly told tale of an odd and interesting piece of history that will intrigue young readers."--School Library Journal

"A good choice for readers wanting a short, fast-paced historical adventure."--ALA Booklist

About the Author:

Kate Thompson lives on the west coast of Ireland, which provides inspiration for the Irish magic, music, and landscape in the award-winning The New Policeman and The Last of the High Kings.

About this edition

• Publisher: Greenwillow
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0061730378
• ISBN 13: 9780061730375
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 136
• Illustrator: Duddle Jonny