New Releases by Caroline Lawrence

*** ''I love Caroline Lawrence and so should you.'' Natalie Haynes ''Huge fun!'' Tom Holland ''Gorgeous illustrations bring the whole pantheon to life.'' Emily Wilson *** EXPLORE THE MYTHICAL PAST, MEET THE ANCIENT GREEK GODS AND GODDESSES AND DISCOVER WHY THEIR STORIES ARE STILL SO ENTHRALLING TODAY... Have you ever wondered what the Eleusinian Mysteries were? Unsure whether Aphrodite ends up with Hephaestus or with Ares? Want to know how to identify each of the nine Muses? Whether you''re already well versed in the lore, or are discovering these tales for the first time, this handbook is your ultimate companion to the characters from Greek myth. Informed by sources ranging from Homer and Hesiod''s poetry to Athenian drama, and from 5th century BCE Greek vases to Roman statues, bestselling author and classicist Caroline Lawrence provides insightful profiles for each god, demigod, hero and monster. Learn the origin stories and best-known myths of each deity, as well as their attributes and how to identify them in art.

Avontuurlijke serie vol cliffhangers en onverwachte wendingen. Voor fans van De Grijze Jager en Spirit Animals. De 12-jarige Alex reist met zijn beste vriend via een tijdportaal duizenden jaren terug in de tijd, op zoek naar de beroemde filosoof Socrates. Daarbij verstoren ze per ongeluk de loop van de geschiedenis... Ze moeten hun blunder ongedaan maken – of ze houden zelf op te bestaan. En dat moet binnen 48 uur gebeuren; anders kunnen ze nooit meer terugkeren naar hun eigen tijd. Dit is het begin van een bloedstollende race tegen de klok die ze niet mogen verliezen. Spannend tijdreisavontuur vol achtervolgingen in het Athene van 415 jaar v. Christus. ‘Lawrence brengt haar kennis en vindingrijkheid samen in een bloedstollend avontuur.’ - SUNDAY TIMES

A retelling of Aesop''s Fables, illustrated by Robert Ingpen.

Este tercer volumen de la colección «Misterios romanos» vuelve a combinar con gran amenidad el rigor histórico con las aventuras de sus jóvenes protagonistas. Además de disfrutar de divertidas historias de detectives, los niños aprenderán cómo era la vida en la antigua Roma. La erupción del Vesubio ha dejado un panorama desolador. La ceniza cubre la tierra, el mar se tiñe de rojo y las olas arrojan a lasplayas los cuerpos de las víctimas. Y cuando algunos niños empiezan a desaparecer de un campamento que acoge a cientos de refugiados, Flavia Gémina y sus amigos Jonatán, Nubia y Lupo entran en acción. Sus pesquisas los conducirán hasta El Patrón, un carismático y poderoso personaje, y tras seguir una peligrosa pista, la pandilla llegará a las cuevas de Sorrento, donde se las verán con piratas y traficantes de esclavos y sabrán por primera vez lo que es estar en peligro de muerte. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION The third installment in Caroline Lawrence''s internationally bestselling The Roman Mysteries series which once again combines with great ease, historical rigor and the adventures of its young protagonists. In addition to enjoying fun detective stories, children will learn what life was like in ancient Rome. Set in the terrifying aftermath of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, the third book in this highly praised mystery series takes young sleuth Flavia Gemina and her friends in search of pirates and slave dealers. The eruption of Mount Vesuvius has left a bleak picture. Ash covers the land, the sea turns blood red, and the waves expel the victims’ bodies onto the beaches. And when some children begin to disappear from a camp that hosts hundreds of refugees, Flavia Gémina and her friends Jonathan, Nubia, and Lupo jump into action. Their investigations lead them to El Patron, a charismatic and powerful character, and after following a dangerous clue, the gang reaches the caves of Sorrento, where they will face pirates and slave traders and for the first time will feel what it is to be in danger of death. A terrifically exciting story packed with superb historical detail.

A Ostie, port de Rome, un groupe d''enfants jouent les détectives en herbe. Flavia, fille d''un puissant armateur, Jonathan, jeune chrétien, Nubia, ancienne esclave africaine, et Lupus, jeune mendiant muet, ont été réunis par le hasard et deviennent rapidement inséparables. D''autant plus qu''ils se retrouvent rapidement confrontés à une mystérieuse enquête. En effet, les chiens de la ville sont sauvagement tués les uns après les autres... Les quatre amis, courageux et intrépides, se lancent dans une course contre la montre pour démasquer le ou les coupables avant qu''il ne soit trop tard... S''agit-il d''Avitus, un homme étrange dont la fille est morte à cause d''un chien enragé ? Les enfants vont tout mettre en oeuvre pour le découvrir. Une enquête haletante pleine de péripéties Toi aussi, cherche des indices au fil de l''histoire pour trouver qui est le coupable ! Un roman pour ouvrir son esprit critique et parler de ses lectures Les « Roman Milan » accompagnent les lecteurs de 6 à 12 ans, selon leur appétit (histoire courte ou longue, illustrée ou non...) et leurs goûts (humour, enquête, fantastique...). Nos auteurs et nos illustrateurs répondent à toutes leurs envies ! Avec un bonus qui invite à prolonger et à partager ses lectures préférées : deux pages avec des conseils pour écrire sa propre critique, à partager sur nos réseaux sociaux !

Este tercer volumen de la colección «Misterios romanos» vuelve a combinar con gran amenidad el rigor histórico con las aventuras de sus jóvenes protagonistas. Además de disfrutar de divertidas historias de detectives, los niños aprenderán cómo era la vida en la antigua Roma. La erupción del Vesubio ha dejado un panorama desolador. La ceniza cubre la tierra, el mar se tiñe de rojo y las olas arrojan a las playas los cuerpos de las víctimas. Y cuando algunos niños empiezan a desaparecer de un campamento que acoge a cientos de refugiados, Flavia Gémina y sus amigos Jonatán, Nubia y Lupo entran en acción. Sus pesquisas los conducirán hasta El Patrón, un carismático y poderoso personaje, y tras seguir una peligrosa pista, la pandilla llegará a las cuevas de Sorrento, donde se las verán con piratas y traficantes de esclavos y sabrán por primera vez lo que es estar en peligro de muerte.

El cuarto volumen de la colección «Misterios romanos», cuyas tres entregas anteriores han sido la delicia de miles de niños. Además de disfrutar de divertidas historias de detectives, los niños aprenderán cómo era la vida en la antigua Roma. En esta cuarta parte de la serie Misterios Romanos, Flavia Gémina, Nubia y Lupo celebran en la ciudad romana de Ostia el cumpleañosde su amigo Jonatán. De pronto, surge un extraño visitante que desea ver al padre de Jonatán, y al día siguiente, el visitante desaparece y con él, el muchacho. Sus amigos descubren que se ha marchado en misión secreta a Roma y están dispuestos a encontrarlo. Emprenden entonces una peligrosa aventura que los conduce hasta el palacio del emperador Tito, donde se prepara una terrible venganza que tendrá consecuencias sorprendentes para la familia de Jonatán.

Con este primer volumen comienza la serie «Misterios romanos», protagonizada por Flavia Gémina y su pandilla, que además de ofrecer a los niños entretenidas historias de detectives les contarán cómo era la vida en la antigua Roma. Año 79 d.C. Flavia Gémina, hija de un marino romano, está a punto de vivir una emocionante aventura. Al investigar el paradero de un anillo que lleva el sello de su padre, Flavia conoce a Jonatán, un niño judío, a Nubia, una niña esclava africana, y a Lupo, el pequeño mendigo mudo. A partir de entonces, los cuatro nuevos amigos comenzarán las pesquisas para resolver la misteriosa muerte de unos perros, recorriendo juntos el foro, la necrópolis romana y el puerto de Ostia, y lo que es mejor, se convertirán en muy buenos amigos.

Los secretos del Vesubio es el segundo volumen de la serie «Misterios romanos», que se inició con Ladrones en el foro . Además de disfrutar de divertidas historias de detectives, los niños aprenderán cómo era la vida en la antigua Roma. Flavia Gémina navega rumbo a la bahía de Nápoles acompañada de sus amigos Jonatán, Nubia y Lupo. Van a pasar el verano con un tío suyo que vive cerca de Pompeya, pero, no bien llegan, los temblores sacuden la tierra, los animales se comportan de modo extraño y la gente sueña con un desastre inminente. Es el Vesubio, que entra en erupción y pone a los cuatro niños en un terrible peligro. A pesar de todo, la inquieta pandilla se verá pronto implicada en la resolución de un enigma que puede llevarles hasta un gran tesoro.

Collégien intrépide, Alex se voit confier une mystérieuse mission par un étrange milliardaire. Pour la mener à bien, une seule chose à faire : traverser un portail spatio-temporel jusqu’à... Londinium ! Et trois règles : y aller nu, boire et ne surtout pas manger, interagir le moins possible avec les habitants. Mais Alex va découvrir que remonter le temps est une entreprise périlleuse – d’autant que Dinu, son pire ennemi,s’est incrusté dans le voyage. Humour et action à cent à l’heure pour une plongée renversante au cœur de l’Antiquité romaine !

Ein spannendes Abenteuer aus dem römischen Reich für Jungen und Mädchen ab 10 Jahren Das neue Abenteuer der britischen Bestsellerautorin Caroline Lawrence ist der dritte Band der packenden "Roman Quest"-Reihe, die junge Leser in die aufregende Zeit des römischen Kaisers Domitian entführt. Fesselndes Kinderbuch für junge Abenteurer ab 10 Jahren Historisches Wissen, spannend wie ein Krimi Ein aufregendes Abenteuer im Britannien der Römerzeit Der Kampf dreier Geschwister gegen den mächtigen römischen Kaiser Kurze Kapitel, überraschende Wendungen, atemberaubende Spannung Zum Buch: Römisches Reich, 95 nach Christus: Die Geschwister Juba, Fronto und Ursula sind auf der Flucht. Der mächtige römische Kaiser Domitian wirft ihrer Familie fälschlicherweise Verrat vor. In Britannien erhalten die Kinder einen wertvollen Hinweis: Ein gewisser Jonathan ben Mordecai könne ihnen bei ihrem Kampf gegen den übermächtigen Kaiser helfen. Doch wo sich dieser Jonathan gerade aufhält, weiß niemand ... Um den geheimnisvollen Mann zu finden, schließen sich Ursula und ihre Brüder einer fahrenden Schaustellertruppe an. Gemeinsam mit Schauspielern, Gladiatoren und wilden Tieren ziehen sie durch die Amphitheater Britanniens und treten dort vor jubelnden Massen auf. Doch die Gefahren, die in der Arena auf sie lauern, können die Kinder nicht vorhersehen ... Spannend, geheimnisvoll und lehrreich: "Roman Quest – Gefahr in der Arena" ist das perfekte Geschenk für abenteuerlustige Jungen und Mädchen. Über die Autorin Die englische Bestsellerautorin Caroline Lawrence ist vor allem für ihre Serie "The Roman Mysteries" bekannt (die Reihe ist in Deutschland unter dem Titel "Im Auftrag der Wölfin" erschienen). Die spannenden Geschichten um vier Kinder im alten Rom wurden von der BBC verfilmt und ein großer Erfolg. Alle Bände der Reihe: Alle Bände der Reihe: Band 1: Roman Quest – Flucht aus Rom Band 2: Roman Quest – Im Bann der Druiden Band 3: Roman Quest – Gefahr in der Arena Band 4: Roman Quest - Entscheidung in Rom

From the million-copy-selling author of The Roman Mysteries comes a nail-biting time-travel adventure series - where past meets present.

Author Caroline Lawrence shares plot advice from Hollywood movies, character ideas from Greek mythology and her own revelations about how the brain can help of hinder the writing process. She also takes you through her writing process step by step and shares over a hundred bite-sized storytelling tips.

From the million-copy-selling author of The Roman Mysteries comes a nail-biting time-travel adventure in Roman London - where past meets present. Billionaire Solomon Daisy is obsessed with the skeleton of a blue-eyed girl from Roman London. He has managed to invent a Time Machine so that he can go and find her, but it''s estimated that for each hour spent in the past, the time traveller''s life will be shortened so Solomon recruits a potential child time traveller: Alex Papas, a twelve-year-old boy who knows a smattering of Greek and Latin. Alex''s mission is to go back to Londinium through a portal in London''s Mithraeum and find out all he can about the blue-eyed girl. There are just three rules: 1. Naked you go and naked you must return. 2. Drink, don''t eat. 3. As little interaction as possible. But Time Travel is no picnic - and Roman London is far more dangerous than anyone could have known.

Pour cette deuxième enquête, Flavia, Jonathan, Nubia et Lupus se retrouvent à Pompéi, où Pline l''Ancien les met face à une énigme qui les lancera sur la piste d''un trésor, alors que le Vésuve est sur le point d''entrer en éruption.

Ils sont quatre : Flavia, fille d''un riche armateur romain, Jonathan, un jeune chrétien, Nubia, l''esclave africaine, et Lupus, le jeune mendiant muet. Leurs aventures les mènent à Pompéi. Pompéi, où l''écrivain Pline l''Ancien les lance sur la piste d''un trésor ; Pompéi, où le volcan va bientôt se réveiller...

The fourth and final book in the new historical adventure series from million copy selling Caroline Lawrence, set in Roman Britain during the reign of the evil Emperor Domitian. AD 96. Bouda, an orphaned British girl with a troubled past, has been helping Juba and his siblings since they first arrived in Britannia. For almost two years they have been in hiding from the Emperor Domitian''s agents. But now information has come to light that could bring down the tyrant. When Juba and his sister decide to return to Rome with the man who has this evidence, Bouda goes with them. But is it ever right to kill a tyrant? From the bestselling author of THE ROMAN MYSTERIES, perfect for children studying at Key Stage 2.

Third in a new historical adventure series from million copy selling Caroline Lawrence, set in Roman Britain during the reign of the evil Emperor Domitian. Eleven-year-old Ursula is happily learning to be a Druid in the woods of Britannia. But then she is asked to go on a quest to find a boy who was abducted as a baby. Will her mystical training equip her for life on the road - with a troupe of Roman pantomime dancers and beast hunters? Her task: to adapt to life in the arena Her quest: to find the boy everyone is seeking Her destiny: to protect children and animals From the bestselling author of THE ROMAN MYSTERIES, perfect for children studying at Key Stage 2.

The second thrilling adventure in a new historical series from million-copy-selling Caroline Lawrence, set in Roman Britain during the reign of the evil Emperor Domitian. Britannia AD 94. On the run from the Emperor Domitian, fifteen-year-old Fronto has joined the Roman army in order to find the security and structure he craves. But when his younger sister Ursula is captured by a terrifying Druid called Snakebeard, he must make an impossible decision. Can he leave the army, when desertion is punishable by death? His desire: To become a good soldier His quest: To rescue his sister His destiny: To find his place in Roman Britain From the bestselling author of THE ROMAN MYSTERIES, perfect for children studying at Key Stage 2. Historical locations featured in this book are a British Iron Age Village, Bath Spa and the fortress at Caerleon.

The first in a brand new historical adventure series from million-copy-selling Caroline Lawrence, set in Roman Britain during the reign of the evil Emperor Domitian. The year is AD 94. When the evil Emperor Domitian sends soldiers to seize his family''s home in the middle of the night, twelve-year-old Juba must escape with his brother and sisters, and journey to distant Britannia on the edge of the known world. His task: To avoid capture and death. His quest: To find a safe haven in Britain. His destiny: To save the children. Brand new exciting Roman series from the bestselling author of THE ROMAN MYSTERIES, perfect for children studying at Key Stage 2. Historical locations featured in book 1 are Rome, Ostia, Londinium and Fishbourne.

Enthralling children''s fiction for everyone who loves Robin Steven''s Murder Most Unladylike Mysteries and Frances Hardinge''s The Lie Tree. Twelve mysteries. Twelve authors. One challenge: can YOU solve the crimes before the heroes of the stories? These are twelve brand-new short stories from twelve of the best children''s crime writers writing today. These creepy, hilarious, brain-boggling, heart-pounding mysteries feature daring, brilliant young detectives, and this anthology is a must for fans of crime fiction and detection, especially the Murder Most Unladylike Mysteries, The Roman Mysteries and The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow. The Crime Club are twelve UK-based authors who are mad about crime fiction. Clementine Beauvais, Elen Caldecott, Susie Day, Julia Golding, Frances Hardinge, Caroline Lawrence, Helen Moss, Sally Nicholls, Kate Pankhurst, Robin Stevens, Harriet Whitehorn and Katherine Woodfine can be found anywhere there is a mystery to be solved, a puzzle to be cracked or a bun to be eaten, and they are always ready for the next puzzling case.

A thrilling tale of danger, friendship and loyalty from Roman Mysteries bestseller Caroline Lawrence, set against the backdrop of the ancient world. Gorgeous and evocative, this captivating new teen novel imagines the life of a heroine of early Rome. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 12+ Few have ever seen her, but all of Laurentum knows the story of Camilla - tied to a spear and thrown across a river by her father as he fled for his life. The Goddess Diana saved the baby, and now it is Camilla''s turn to save Laurentum as the Trojans march on the town. But Camilla is a wild girl from the forest, not the Amazon they imagine, and so Acca must step in to help her new friend adjust to the great destiny before her. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 12+

The final whip-cracking adventure in the P.K. Pinkerton series from bestselling Roman Mysteries author Caroline Lawrence. When P.K''s father, Robert Pinkerton, suddenly appears in Virginia City, P.K.''s life turns upside down. Suddenly she''s having to learn how to be a ''girly-girl'' in a cunning plot to outwit silver thieves. But it seems the thieves are one step ahead! Has P.K. finally met her match or can she use her detective skills to turn the situation on its head and impress her private-eye Pa? A gripping rollercoaster ride of a tale packed with Wild West authenticity and atmosphere from this million-selling author.

"If, as P.K.’s foster mother puts it, ‘a Detective is someone who uncovers the Truth & brings Justice’ then Lawrence…is being the kind of detective all good authors can be."--New York Times Book Review on P.K. Pinkerton and the Deadly Desperados P.K. Pinkerton’s detective agency is thriving in Virginia City—until the evening P.K. is abruptly stuffed into a turnip sack and tossed into the back of a wagon! Surfacing in Chinatown, P.K. is forced into taking a job trailing the abductor’s fiancé in Carson City. Danger lurks at every turn. P.K. must battle quicksand, escape the despicable former Deputy Marshall, Jack Williams, and save Poker Face Jace from certain death at the hands of the fatal “Black Widow,” who is courting P.K.’s friend and mentor. Master-of-disguise P.K. Pinkerton has almost perfected the art of staying hidden in plain sight, but when the stakes become life or death, the only thing that can save the young detective is to give away the biggest secret of all.

P.K. n’a que douze ans, mais il s’est déjà fait une réputation. On se l’arrache ! Et tous les coups sont permis pour s’assurer ses services... jusqu’à le kidnapper ! Ce que la belle Opal Blossom n’hésite pas à faire. Elle lui confie une nouvelle mission : espionner son fiancé, dont elle doute de la parfaite fidélité. Mais P.K. ne se doutait pas que le fiancé en question serait Poker Face Jace, son propre ami et professeur. Et qu’il allait encore s’attirer des ennuis...

Floridius the Soothsayer has been asked to read the omens for a wealthy man whose villa appears to be haunted. The pay is good but it means studying a sheep''s liver and poor Floridius faints at the sight of blood! Can Threptus solve the mystery and save his friend from embarrassment? Join Threptus and Floridius on their hilarious and action-packed adventures among Rome''s superstitious underclass, and don''t miss this ruder, funnier and still historically accurate companion to The Roman Mysteries.

À Virginia City, c’est la débandade. Les hommes se tirent dessus dans les rues tandis que les joueurs de poker mettent la pagaille dans les saloons. Dans ce désordre, P.K. Pinkerton a bien du mal à démarrer sa toute nouvelle agence de Détective Privé. D’autant que personne ne prend au sérieux ce jeune détective de douze ans ! Jusqu’au jour où une jeune servante du nom de Martha vient demander de l’aide à P.K. Elle a assisté au meurtre de sa maîtresse, une Colombe de Suie. Et depuis, elle est pourchassée. Martha a peur d’être la prochaine sur la liste. Martha devrait être en sécurité dans l’agence de P.K. Pourtant, alors que le Détective est parti enquêter, elle a pris la fuite et demeure introuvable. P.K. pourra-t-il résoudre cette affaire et retrouver Martha avant l’assassin ?

The second book in a rip-roaring adventure series set in the wild west! After escaping the ruthless desperados, P.K. finally feels safe in Virginia City and is ready to set up a new private eye business. But all the mysteries in town seem to be pranks—until the day P.K. meets a young maid named Martha. Martha’s employer has been found dead . . . and now the killer is after her. The mystery takes a grave turn when Martha disappears, so P.K. consults Poker Face Jace, an expert at people reading. With his help, P.K. inspects saloons and billiard rooms, and even tries sneaking into the coroner’s office. But time is quickly running out for P.K., and Martha’s life has never been in more danger.

"Clever, and very funny."--The New York Times The year is 1862, and twelve-year-old P.K. “Pinky” Pinkerton is on the run from Whittlin’ Walt and his gang of ruthless desperados. P.K. is determined to hold on to Ma’s last priceless possession: the deed to a large amount of land and silver mines in the Nevada Mountains. Problem is, that’s exactly what Whittlin’ Walt is after, and he’ll do just about anything to get his hands on it. P.K. will have to be both clever and cunning to evade the band of outlaws. But time is running out, and no one can run forever. After all, this is the Wild West, and there’s hardly a safe place to hide.