The Scribes from Alexandria: Roman Mystery 15 (The Roman Mysteries)

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Author : Caroline Lawrence
Binding : Hardcover
EAN : 9781842551905
Number of Pages : 260
Product Group : Book
Publication Date : 2008-06-26
Publisher : Orion Childrens

ASIN : 1842551906

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'If you were appointing a time-traveller to report back on life in first-century Rome, you couldn't do better than Caroline Lawrence' (Mary Greene DAILY MAIL )

'the mysteries solved by her child detectives, and devoured by eight to 12-year-olds, are set against a background that brings ancient history vividly alive.' (Mary Greene DAILY MAIL )

Product Description

A desperate quest begins in the Romano-Egyptian port of Alexandria: site of the great lighthouse, the Library and the tomb of Alexander the Great. Codes, riddles, anagrams and hieroglyphics lead the search parties down the river Nile to pyramids and sphinxes, temples and tombs, crocodiles and hippos. But what lies at the end of the journey? Treasure? Or death?

Synopsis

A desperate quest begins in the Romano-Egyptian port of Alexandria: site of the great lighthouse, the Library and the tomb of Alexander the Great. Codes, riddles, anagrams and hieroglyphics lead the search parties down the river Nile to pyramids and sphinxes, temples and tombs, crocodiles and hippos. But what lies at the end of the journey? Treasure? Or death?

About the Author

Caroline Lawrence is American. She won a scholarship to Cambridge to read Classical Archaeology, then did a degree in Hebrew and Jewish Studies at University College, London. She lives with her husband, a graphic designer, by the river in London and, in addition to writing her books, is very active as a speaker in schools and at book festivals.

Customer Reviews

A Treasure for Logophiliacs! (2008-07-14)

Puzzling riddles, clever anagrams, and hidden meanings in names make this one of Caroline Lawrence's most fun-filled additions to her popular Roman Mysteries series! As with all her books in the series, The Scribes from Alexandria offers us a glimpse into the ancient world -- this time finding our dauntless detectrix, Flavia Gemina, traveling through Egypt, hot on the trail of a runaway scribe from the famous Library of Alexandria. Caroline Lawrence even provides an accompanying, illustrated "Latin Alphabet in Hieroglyphs" so that you can try your hand at being a scribe by writing your own name in ancient Egyptian style. This book is another triumph for Caroline Lawrence -- and another joy for her readers!

15 and still being the best (2008-07-02)

This book is the 15th in the roman mystery series and yet it's still better than ever. I love this book and I've read all of them in the series. I even want to change time and get the next book. I love the books sooooooo much.

Great for Everybody (2008-07-02)

Whether you are young, teenage or adult, this book can appeal to all. ALl of the Roman Mysteries books help me with part of my GCSE course or further and fascinating knowledge. The excitement of the plot carries you into the book, and easily you can see yourself travelling along with Flavia, Jonathan, Lupus and Nubia.This book rocks!Pippa M-N

Why isn't this a modern classic!!!!!!!!!!!??? (2008-06-24)

Another excellent book from caroline lawrence.It captures a sense of a differnt egypt without the Pharoes whilst still going back to ancient history. The plot is full of its fantastic twists and turns. IF you are intrested in ancient egypt or just love fantastic novels read and enjoy.

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