The Gladiators from Capua

March AD 80. In Rome, the Emperor Titus has announced that there will be a hundred days of games to open his new amphitheatre (now known as the Colosseum). Flavia, Nubia and Lupus take this opportunity to go to Rome and search for their missing friend, Jonathan. Their search leads the young detectives straight to the games, where they must face wild beasts and gladiators to accomplish their mission.

Hootworthy or Not?

🦉 Owl Be Reading Review: The Gladiators from Capua (Book VIII) by Caroline Lawrence 📖 Hoot Factor – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book was SO exciting! Flavia and her friends find themselves caught up in the dangerous world of gladiator fights. There were tense moments, thrilling action, and even a shocking betrayal! 🎨 Owl-some Illustrations – ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The descriptions of the arena were incredible—I could almost hear the roaring crowd and the clash of swords! 💡 Little Owl’s Takeaway – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book shows that true strength isn’t about fighting—it’s about making the right choices, even when it’s hard. 💬 Hoot or Boot? – 5/5 Hoots – A must-read! If you love action, adventure, and big surprises, this one is for you!

Luna F.

Information

Author

Caroline Lawrence

Illustrator

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Publisher

Orion Children's Books

Number of Pages

400

Publish date

3 Jun. 2004

Classification

Fiction

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