Vita and the Gladiator
Vita and the Gladiator by Ally Sherrick is a captivating tale set in Roman London, published by Chicken House in 2023. This edition spans 336 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Vita, a young girl with aspirations of writing plays, whose life takes a dramatic turn when her father is murdered. Forced to escape, she finds herself in a perilous situation as a slave, sharing a cell with a fierce gladiator named Brea and her wolf.
Readers will discover a rich narrative filled with themes of deceit, storytelling, and the quest for justice. As Vita and Brea confront their common enemy, they forge an unlikely alliance that propels them into a thrilling adventure. This book explores the complexities of friendship and courage against the backdrop of historical events, making it a notable addition to the juvenile nonfiction and historical fiction genres.
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A rip-roaring Roman mystery from Historical Association Young Quills Award-winning author Ally Sherrick. PRAISE FOR BLACK POWDER – WINNER OF THE HISTORIAL ASSOCIATION YOUNG QUILLS AWARD:
‘ … a wonderfully explosive adventure set in the turbulent year of the gunpowder plot inBlack Powder with impossibly divided loyalties.’ JULIA GOLDING, AUTHOR OF THE DIAMOND OF DRURY LANE
‘With its constant reversals and twists and turns, Tom’s story is almost as complex as the pliot and counter-plot of the Gunpowder Treason itself … The writing is lively and the pace never flags.’HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY
Vita longs to write the plays that she steals off to watch – but as the daughter of a high-born Roman, her only future is marriage.
When her father is murdered, everything changes.
She escapes with her life – only to end up a slave, sharing a cell with a fierce gladiator, Brea, and her wolf.
But when Vita and Brea discover they have a common enemy, they know they must stand together for truth and justice …
- A rip-roaring adventure set in Roman London from the rising queen of middle-grade historical fiction, Ally Sherrick
- Vita, nicknamed ‘Little Owl’ by her father, is an unlikely hero – but when her father is murdered she has to uncover the truth, even if it means finding unlikely friends
- Themes of deceit, storytelling and fighting justice
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