Twins, Scarlett and Thomas, are learning about the Romans at school. So Grandad uses his time machine to send them back to Roman Britain.
Scarlett finds herself in a Roman camp and is chosen as a slave by the Emperor Claudius’s daughter, Antonia. The two become friends and Scarlett sees first hand the glamour and treachery of the Roman court.
Thomas joins a rabble of local kids who hate the Romans. Their leader is a small red-headed girl called Boudicca. Even when the kids are overwhelmed and taken as slaves, Bou hatches another plan to attack the Romans.
Will the twins find each other and escape, or will they both be stuck as Roman slaves for ever?


Josh Lacey is the author of several books for children including The Island of Thieves, The Dragonsitter and the Grk series. He has worked as a journalist and lives in London with his wife and daughters.

Number of pages: 256
Reading age guide: 8 to 12 years
Publication date: 7th September 2023
Publisher: Andersen Press
ISBN: 9781839133343
Format: Paperback

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