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Auntie Medusa and me

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Hiya! I’m Silvia, an ordinary kid just like you. At least,I was ordinary until I wound up in Ancient Rome as a demi-goddess.Yeah, that took me by surprise too. But seriously, travelling backin time is nothing compared to what’s happening now: Medusa thegorgon wants her head back – and she’s chosen me to find it!

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ISBN: 9781915947161 Category: Children's - Young Readers Tags: Ancient Greek religion & mythology, Children's / Teenage general interest: ancient religions & mythologies, Children's / Teenage general interest: Lives of children in the past, Children's / Teenage personal & so, Children's / Teenage personal & social issues: Friends & friendship issues
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An action-packed, laugh-out-loud funny Greek mythology adventure from the author of My Family and Other Romans!

I’m Silvia, an ordinary kid just like you. At least, I was ordinary until I wound up in Ancient Rome and found out I’m a demigoddess.

Yeah, that took me by surprise too. But seriously, travelling back in time is nothing compared to what’s happening now . . . 

Medusa the gorgon wants her head back – and she’s chosen me to find it!

  • Packed full of Roman and Ancient Greek mythology – as you’ve never seen it before!
  • A laugh-out-loud funny family caper full of excitement and heart: perfect for fans of Loki, Horrible Histories and Who Let the Gods Out? 
  • Readers will go on a time-travel adventure – with a LARPing twist
  • Perfect for ages 8 and up; sure to be a hit with KS2 readers, as Romans are a staple on the curriculum

 

PRAISE FOR MY FAMILY AND OTHER ROMANS:

‘Perfect funny escapism with added Roman mythology ? Charming and mischievous!’ LOUIE STOWELL, author of LOKI

‘Full of fun and adventure, this time-travel tale will show you the Romans as you’ve never imagined them before.’ THE WEEK JUNIOR

‘AMAZING! I snort-laughed through this hilarious Roman romp. Perfect for anyone learning about the Romans. Love the sprinkling of Latin too!’ RASHMI SIRDESHPANDE

‘Pure chaotic hilarity’ S. J. WILLS

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Weight 0.18 kg
Dimensions 19.4 × 12.6 × 2.2 cm
Author

Basting, Marie

Publisher

Chicken House

Imprint

Chicken House

Cover

Paperback

Pages

250

Language

English

Edition

Paperback original

Dewey

823.92 (edition:23)

Readership

Children – juvenile / Code: J

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