Teresa Hope Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 To read during Roman history...our second time through. Looking at Ides of April, Eagle of the Ninth...any other votes out there for really good fiction during this time period? Have a 11 yr. old ds, good reader. Thanks! Teresa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lorna Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 How about: The Capricorn Bracelet by Rosemary Sutcliff - collection of stories following a family of soldiers through 300 year Roman occupation of Britain and Song for a Dark Queen by Rosemary Sutcliff - a story based on the life of Boudicea also set during the Roman occupation of Britain. Word to Caesar by Geoffrey Trease Between the Forest and the Hills by Lawrence - fiction set during the later years of Roman Britain Our children have also learned a fair bit by reading Asterix books for fun (especially about Gaul) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adopted Heiress Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 well as The Roman Ransom both by henry Winterfield.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieW in Texas Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Asterix and Obelix comics are great fun, but may be hard to get. Detectives in Togas and The Roman Ransom are both very good. We have especially enjoyed The Roman Mysteries series by Caroline Lawrence. These must be read in order. For a much lighter side to things, my kids have greatly enjoyed the Myth-o-Mania series. http://www.katemcmullan.com/mom01.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susie in tx Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I was not fond of The Ides of April, but I loved Beyond the Desert Gate. In Search of a Homeland was good, too.. I liked Masada. What ages are you looking for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 For an easy read, there are the Roman mysteries by Caroline Lawrence. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 We loved these two about the early church in Rome: Martyr of the Catacombs, Anonymous Twice Freed, Patricia St. John HTH, Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Julie in GA Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 As you continue with this series, be aware that there are some topics you may not want your children exposed to. Some are veiled and may go over they heads. My 13yo ds told me that as the series progresses, the books become more and more "inappropriate" so I checked it out, and found a reference to homosexuality in the one he was reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in GA Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 We're enjoying the Eagle of the Ninth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 As you continue with this series, be aware that there are some topics you may not want your children exposed to.Which series? Not all of us read in threaded mode. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teresa Hope Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 I'm confused, too. Which series? I'm still learning how to read threads in the new format. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 I'm confused, too. Which series? I'm still learning how to read threads in the new format.It's not a question of learning, it's a question of preferences. You can choose how you wish to view threads (in threaded/conversation mode or in chronological order), but no matter which you choose, it's easy to forget that not everyone is seeing post in the same order as you. That's why I usually quote a bit of the text I'm responding to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Eagle of the Ninth is part of a series of three books that I think he might enjoy very much. Also, for the end of the Roman era, we LOVED The Bronze Bow! Someone also mentioned Masada, and that's another book we loved. It weaves the story of the excavation in with the story of what they suppose went on there during the final days of siege. Wonderful, Regena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in GA Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Sorry, I was talking about the Caroline Lawrence series. For example from Fugitive from Corinth, here's an excerpt: 'And why,' said Nubia, 'was Vir in Aristo's bed?'There was a pause , and then Flavia and Jonathan stared at each other wide-eyed. 'You don't think they were...?' said Jonathan. 'No,' said Flavia, shaking her head. 'Pater only likes women.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaid Dad Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 We have especially enjoyed The Roman Mysteries series by Caroline Lawrence. These are favorites in our house, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teresa Hope Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 Thanks, I'm clear on this now. I try to read ahead on most of my sons' reading, but can't always. A heads up like this is pretty important! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Sorry, I was talking about the Caroline Lawrence series. For example from Fugitive from Corinth, here's an excerpt:Thanks for the quote -- that's mild enough for our household. I recommend The Roman Conspiracy by Jack Mitchell for middle school aged kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kareni Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Coming in late with a response .... A second vote for Hostage Lands by Douglas Bond. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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