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- Hodder Children's Books
Gladiator Boy, For National Curriculum Key Stage 2, Interest age: from c 7 years, Fiction, Adventure stories (Children's / Teenage), Historical fiction (Children's / Teenage)
Books 10-12 of a gripping series packed full of action and adventure as young gladiator Decimus Rex fights for survival in Ancient Rome.
Five old friends, one dangerous new enemy ... and a voice from beyond the grave! Decimus Rex may have escaped slavery, but he cannot escape his destiny!
Vs The Insane Fury
Decimus Rex has been badly wounded. Gladius goes in search of help, but in the meantime Decimus disappears. The friends must return to the Winter Palace and try to rescue Decimus. But there is more than one surprise in store ...
Vs The White Snake
Captured once again by the evil Slavious Doom, the slaves are bound for Pin Yon Rock. There, Decimus is ordered to capture the White Snake in return for his friends' lives. Once again they are all embroiled in a battle of life and death ...
Vs The Golem Army
Decimus Rex and Ruma are surrounded by statues on Pin Yon Rock and are horrified when they come to life. Will they be cut down by this new enemy, or will they persuade them to fight together and take a final stand against the evil Slavious Doom?
Praise for Gladiator Boy: Fight for Survival: Three Stories in One Collection 4
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A gripping plot and spectacular action sequences make this perfect for all fans of the Beast Quest series. - Waterstones Books Quarterly
David Grimstone
David Lee Stone is best known for his series The Illmoor Chronicles. His books have been published in many countries and in several different languages. He started writing at the age of 10 and was submitting manuscripts to publishers by the time he was 13. David currently lives in the town of Ramsgate, Kent. He is married with two children, and makes increasingly crazy videos on his 'David Grimstone' youtube channel.
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