Gladiator

Pirate! Knight! Gladiator! Fighter Pilot! What else do kids want to be when they grow up? No other series tackles these popular topics for 7 to 9s in such a child-friendly way. Designed to appeal to that ever-elusive group: reluctant readers and boys of 7+. Links to the National Curriculum, KS1 and KS2 English and History. Great cross-over potential for the trade and educational markets. Essential school library material. Promotable author, with strong connections in the world of children's books.

Tough Jobs! is a new narrative non-fiction series covering popular historical topics through a variety of colourful jobs in a down-to-earth, readable style, with plenty of toilet humour! In Gladiator you are taking lessons in gladiatorial combat at the Colosseum itself!Tough Jobs! is a new narrative non-fiction series covering popular historical topics through a variety of colourful jobs in a down-to-earth, readable style, with plenty of toilet humour! Each chapter features a double page fact spread and there is a glossary at the end. In Gladiator you are taking lessons in gladiatorial combat at the Colosseum itself! Experience what it's like to try out gladiatorial gear and weapons and to learn some tricks of the trade. But it's not all fun and games. What will happen when you get the chance to witness a real, live fight? You'll find it's a tough job being a gladiator.