Roman Diary : The Journal of Iliona of Mytilini - Captured and Sold As a Slave in Rome - AD 107

by PLATT, RICHARDPARKINS, DAVID

• ISBN13: 9780763634803
• ISBN10: 0763634808
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-05-12
• Publisher: Candlewick

Summary

Relive the drama of the Roman Empire through the eyes of a young Greek slave in this latest installment in an acclaimed historical series. Iliona never imagined that her sea voyage from Greece to Egypt would lead her to Rome. But when her ship is boarded by pirates, that's where she ends up as a slave. Separated from her brother, Apollo, Iliona is soon at the whim of her owners, and the chance of regaining freedom seems like a distant dream. But unlike her brother's plight, Iliona's life as a slave isn't as bad as she feared: her new family provides clothing, food, and even schooling, and best of all, she is free to explore the wonders of Rome. Step back to AD 107 and take in the luxury of the baths, the splendor of the Senate, the thrill of gladiatorial combat, and the excesses of Roman feasts in a fictional diary full of excitement, humor, and accurate historical detail.

Author Biography

Richard Platt is the author of more than sixty nonfi ction books for children, including EGYPTIAN DIARY, also illustrated by David Parkins, and CASTLE DIARY and PIRATE DIARY, both illustrated by Chris Riddell. He lives in England.

David Parkins has illustrated numerous books for children, including EGYPTIAN DIARY by Richard Platt, AUNT NANCY AND THE BOTHERSOME VISITORS by Phyllis Root, and WEBSTER J. DUCK by Martin Waddell. He lives in England.