Professor Nutter and The Gladiator's Ghost (Professor Nutter...) (Professor Nutter Series) - Softcover

David Webb

9781905637591: Professor Nutter and The Gladiator's Ghost (Professor Nutter...) (Professor Nutter Series)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1905637594 ISBN 13: 9781905637591

Publisher: EPRINT Publishing, 2008

When Professor Nutter and his nephew Nigel camp out on the lonely moors, they are awoken in the night by ghostly sounds. Through the swirling mist they see a legion of Roman soldiers marching along the road. However, when they are confronted by the gladiator's ghost, it is the start of a journey back in time to the greatest theatre of all. The Professor and Nigel witness the gladiatorial games and cheer on Marcus Lippius as he fights for his freedom. Professor Nutter and the Gladiator's Ghost combines fiction and fact in an innovative and original way. Between each chapter is a 'Did You Know?' page, which adds interest and provides information for the young reader. It is an exciting yet hilarious adventure that is packed with fascinating facts about Rome and the Romans. Key points: *Fact and fiction combined *Includes interesting and informative Did You Know? pages *Covers fascinating historical and cultural facts *Reluctant Reader *Follows British Dyslexia Association guidelines *Ideal for boys Suitable for reading age 8, interest age 8 - 12

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About the Author:

David Webb was born and brought up in Liverpool. He now lives in Bury, Lancashire, where he works as a full time author. David is a former Primary School Headteacher and he now provides talks and workshops for pupils and teachers.

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