In these two delightful history-mysteries, seven boys in Ancient Rome solve strange crimes . . . thanks to some help from their cranky teacher, a little bit of logic, and a lot of amusing misadventure.
Yes, Rufus wrote CAIUS IS A DUMBBELL on his tablet at school, but no, he did not break into the schoolroom, did not tie up his teacher, and certainly did not paint his slur about Caius on the Temple of Minerva (even if it is in Rufus’s own handwriting). Rufus is doomed unless his six classmates can find out who is really responsible. Every hour seems to bring a new, confusing clue . . . until the boys finally stumble upon someone who is not what he appears to be.
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Summary
If you're looking to help your child get a feel for life in ancient Greece, this is your book. Through the characters, you will learn about the social structure, the learning environments. A group of young boys work to solve a mystery in order to keep their friend from going to jail. It's a fun read-aloud for the family.
Language:
It was written in the 50s so some of the language is dated.