"The Eagle of the Ninth is one of the most celebrated children's books of the twentieth century "
It's a welcome return of a classic story of loyalty and bravery at the time of the Romans. Brought up the stories of his father’s heroism and speculation about how he and his 5,000 soldiers disappeared without trace, Marcus sets out to try to unravel the mystery. His journey is full of danger and emotion which makes this both a thrilling adventure and a thoughtful story about one boy's search for his missing father.
You can find more books on The Romans and Roman Britain on our LoveReading4Schools Reading List.