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Hiya! I'm Silvia, an ordinary kid just like you. At least,I was ordinary until I wound up in Ancient Rome as a demi-goddess.Yeah, that took me by surprise too. But seriously, travelling backin time is nothing compared to what's happening now: Medusa thegorgon wants her head back - and she's chosen me to find it!]]>

An action-packed, laugh-out-loud funny Greek mythology adventure from the author of  My Family and Other Romans!

I’m Silvia, an ordinary kid just like you. At least, I was ordinary until I wound up in Ancient Rome and found out I’m a demigoddess.

Yeah, that took me by surprise too. But seriously, travelling back in time is nothing compared to what’s happening now . . .  

Medusa the gorgon wants her head back – and she’s chosen me to find it!

  • Packed full of Roman and Ancient Greek mythology – as you’ve never seen it before!
  • A laugh-out-loud funny family caper full of excitement and heart: perfect for fans of  Loki,  Horrible Histories  and  Who Let the Gods Out?  
  • Readers will go on a time-travel adventure – with a LARPing twist
  • Perfect for ages 8 and up; sure to be a hit with  KS2  readers, as Romans are a staple on the curriculum

 

PRAISE FOR MY FAMILY AND OTHER ROMANS:

‘Perfect funny escapism with added Roman mythology ? Charming and mischievous!’ LOUIE STOWELL, author of  LOKI

‘Full of fun and adventure, this time-travel tale will show you the Romans as you’ve never imagined them before.’  THE WEEK JUNIOR

‘AMAZING! I snort-laughed through this hilarious Roman romp. Perfect for anyone learning about the Romans. Love the sprinkling of Latin too!’ RASHMI SIRDESHPANDE

‘Pure chaotic hilarity’  S. J. WILLS

]]> My family and other Romans https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/my-family-and-other-romans/ Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/my-family-and-other-romans/ Silvia's Dad loves re-enacting Roman battles on Hadrian's Wall - unfortunately, he's stumbled through a one-way portal back to ancient Rome and dragged the whole family along for the ride. Now, the fate of the world rests on Silvia's shoulders ...]]>

A rip-roaring Roman adventure from the acclaimed author of  Princess  BMX,  Marie Basting!

‘Perfect funny escapism with added Roman mythology … Charming and mischievous!’  LOUIE STOWELL, author of LOKI

I’m Silvia Fortuna Juno De Luca: half-schoolgirl, half-goddess. Yes – actual Roman goddess.

But it all starts with Dad. He was messing about, re-enacting battles at Hadrian’s Wall, when – pow! – he’s transported to . . . Ancient Rome.

I go after him because someone has to. And now, the fate of my whole family rests on me . . .

  • The Romans as you’ve never seen them before!
  • A laugh-out-loud funny family caper full of excitement and heart: perfect for fans of  Loki,  Horrible Histories  and  Who Let the Gods Out?  
  • Readers will go on a time-travel adventure – with a LARPing twist – as Livi and her family are catapulted back to Ancient Rome
  • Perfect for ages 8 and up; sure to be a hit with  KS2  readers, as Romans are a staple on the curriculum  

PRAISE FOR  PRINCESS BMX:  

‘Daft and delicious’  GUARDIAN

‘Quirky characters [and] a hilarious plot’  BOOKTRUST

‘Lots of adventure mixed with some very funny moments’  PRIMARY TIMES

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