The Sewer Demon: Book 1 (The Roman Mystery Scrolls) - Softcover

Lawrence, Caroline

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1444004557 ISBN 13: 9781444004557

Publisher: Orion Children's Books, 2012

Synopsis

At the end of book 17 of the Roman Mysteries, Caroline Lawrence introduced us to Threptus - a young beggar boy. In this fun and fabulous new series, Threptus starts work with his mentor - the soothsayer, Floridius - and together they must solve their first mystery...

Can they rid a rich woman's house of the demon that haunts it in the dead of night? What is the true nature of the demon? And is it really a supernatural being?

Threptus is a brave, funny and loveable hero and each story is a mini-mystery perfect for readers aged 7 up.

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Review

Fans of Caroline Lawrence's earlier series of mysteries set in Ancient Rome have enjoyed both the thrilling adventures of the four young friends, and the authentic detail which brought those stories so vividly to life. And now, with the adventures of Threptus, readers from about six or seven years of age can enjoy the same delights. (THE BOOKBAG)

I would give this book a five-star rating for the funny way it's written. I discovered that 'naso' is Latin for nose! (Sebastian, aged 8)

The younger reader, and the Classicist of every age, is drawn into and around the streets of Ostia through Lawrence's detailed and flirtatious description (The Classics Library)

The adventures are action-packed and hilarious, so kids aged 7 and upwards will love them (Liverpool Echo)

In the grand tradition of Scooby-Doo, this book gives kids all the thrills of encounters with demons and spirits, while always providing a more mundane (though in this case still fairly exciting!) solution to go with its real-world setting. (Pop Classics)

The Sewer Demon ... has humour a plenty. It also has a tight plot, a very accurate sense of place and culture, and characters you will fall in love with. Oh, and there's plenty of historical facts too ... Perfect for both avid and reluctant readers ... An exciting and informative read indeed. (THE AWFULLY BIG BLOG ADVENTURE)

Though quite short, the story has the feel and detail of a longer novel. It is engaging, funny, fast-paced and full of lavatorial humour. Thoroughly enjoyable! (CAROUSEL)

Book Description

An extension of The Roman Mysteries brand, featuring an irresistible new hero, Threptus, who helps solve the mystery of a house haunted by a demon!

About this edition

• Publisher: Orion Children's Books
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1444004557
• ISBN 13: 9781444004557
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112
• Illustrator: Forte Helen