Attack at the Arena: 2 (Imagination Station Books) - Softcover

Hering; Marianne; McCusker; P

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1589976282 ISBN 13: 9781589976283

Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, 2011

Synopsis

Patrick and Beth learn that Mr. Whittaker’s fancy ring can be seen inside the Imagination Station but not outside of the machine. A mysterious letter leads the cousins to fifth-century Rome in search of a special cup that belongs to a monk. If found, the cup could keep the mysterious Albert out of prison.
At the Roman Colosseum, Emperor Honorius is hosting a gladiator battle in celebration of a war victory. Beth attends the event as the emperor’s slave; Patrick attends as a monk’s apprentice but is taken prisoner and sent to fight in the arena. During their adventure, the cousins meet Telemachus (a true historical figure), a monk who believes that fighting is wrong. Telemachus is willing to risk everything—even his life—to stop the killing. When the cousins return with the cup, they find that a third letter has been sent with more information about Albert’s fate.

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From the Back Cover

Lions and tigers and boars, oh my!
"Stop the fighting--in the name of Christ--stop!"
Cousins Patrick and Beth are off on their second Imagination Station adventure. Mr. Whittaker's mysterious invention takes them to ancient Rome, where they must find a special silver cup. Near the city gate, the cousins are separated when Beth is enslaved to the emperor and Patrick meets a wise monk named Telemachus. All three end up in the famous Roman arena. Telemachus wants to share an important message with the emperor. Beth wants to know how to get the cup. And Patrick just wants to escape with his life!
The key to adventure lies within your imagination! What to join Patrick and Beth on their adventures? Visit www.TheImaginationStation.com. You'll find out more fun facts about Vikings and the animals of Greenland. Plus you'll get the scoop on the next book, and much more!
Recommended for ages 7 and up
Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 2.3

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Attack at the Arena

BOOK 2By MARIANNE HERING PAUL McCUSKER

TYNDALE HOUSE PUBLISHERS, INC.

Copyright © 2010 Focus on the Family
All right reserved.
ISBN: 978-1-58997-628-3

Contents

Prologue..................................11 The Second Trip.........................52 The Gifts...............................93 The Growl...............................154 The Boar................................185 The City Gate...........................276 The Monk................................377 The Barbarian...........................468 The Emperor.............................569 The Armband.............................6810 The Cart...............................7711 The Games Begin........................8412 The Monk's Message.....................9013 The Birds..............................9614 The Knight.............................10115 The Next Adventure.....................111Secret Word Puzzle........................116

Chapter One

The Second Trip

Patrick, Beth, and Mr. Whittaker were at Whit's End on Tuesday morning. They were in the workshop getting ready for the Roman adventure.

Beth came out of the girls' changing room. Patrick came out of the boys' changing room soon afterward.

The cousins were curious about their ancient Roman costumes.

"Why did you give me a plain dress?" Beth asked Mr. Whittaker. "The cloth is rough. And the only thing pretty about it is the gold border." She looked down at the gray tunic. It reached to her ankles. The tunic was not long enough to cover her leather sandals.

"You need to blend in," Mr. Whittaker said.

"As what?" Beth asked.

"A slave," Mr. Whittaker said. "There were lots of slaves in ancient Rome."

"A slave!" Beth said. "No!"

"Don't complain," Patrick said. "I have to wear a bathrobe!"

Mr. Whittaker laughed. "It's not a bathrobe," he said. "The ancient Romans wore robes and tunics."

"But the belt is a rope," Patrick said. "And the hood is weird. When I put it on, I look creepy."

"No one in Rome will think you look creepy," Mr. Whittaker said. "In fact, that kind of robe was a sign of peace. It's what monks wore."

"Monks?" Beth asked.

"A monk is a holy man," Mr. Whittaker said. "They can live anywhere."

"I'm going to be a holy man?" Patrick asked. "But I can't even sit still in church!"

"It's better than being a slave," said Beth.

The cousins walked to the Imagination Station. It reminded Patrick of the front of a helicopter. He looked at Beth and smiled. She smiled back. The cousins wanted to get going.

They climbed inside the Imagination Station.

Patrick and Beth looked carefully at the dashboard. A red button was in the center. Around it were dials, levers, and flashing lights. On top of the dashboard were two letters.

Two very old and mysterious letters.

(Continues...)

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Edition details

• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1589976282
• ISBN 13: 9781589976283
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128