by Robin Price (Author), Chris Watson (Illustrator)
The Son of Spartapuss discovers that his friend Furia is on a secret quest. Before their adventure begins, they must defeat the one-eyed Cyclaw. Join the Son of Spartapuss and his fieryfriend Furia as they battle their way fromgladiator school to the Olympuss Games.The Olympuss Games series is set in ancientGreece and ancient Rome. Cats rule theworld, people have never existed.This 4 book quest is a 'purrfect' way ofbringing history alive for 6-8 year olds.- 96 pages - ideal length for readers of chapterbooks (aged approx 6-8 years old).- Unlocks the exciting world of ancient Rome fora younger audience.- Each book has 15 illustrations by ChrisWatson- Packed with fun historical facts about ancientGreece and ancient Rome.About theoriginal spartapuss'A highly original story with lotsof scope for giggles... can't failto delight cat fans (or otherwise)everywhere!' - Booktrusted.com'Cat-tastic!'- London Evening Standard"An exciting series... thrillers thatyou can't put down 'til you've readthe whole thing!"- Flora Murray, The Journal ofClassics Teaching'This witty Roman romp is historywith cattitude.'- Junior Magazine (Scholastic)
Author Biography
Robin Price is the author of the Beowuff series, the Spartapuss series, and the graphic novel London Deep, which was chosen as a Recommended Read for World Book Day 2011. He is a former editor for BBC Online and Foxkids.co.uk, and cowrote musical versions of Julia Donaldson's The Gruffalo and the Olivier-nominated Room on the Broom. Chris Watson is an artist who has worked on many illustrated books, including the Beowuff series.