Gladiator: Fight for Freedom facts for kids
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| Author | Simon Scarrow |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Series | Gladiator series |
| Genre | Young Adult Fiction |
| Publisher | Penguin Books (UK) Hyperion Books (USA) |
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Publication date
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3 February 2011 |
| Pages | 352 pp. (paperback) 272 pp. (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 978-0-14-133363-2 (paperback) ISBN: 978-1-4231-5101-2 (hardcover) |
| Followed by | Gladiator: Street Fighter |
Gladiator: Fight for Freedom is an exciting adventure novel written by Simon Scarrow. It's the very first book in his popular Gladiator Series, and it was his first book written especially for young adults. The story takes place in ancient Rome in 61 BC. It follows the journey of a young boy named Marcus Cornelius Primus who is forced into slavery and becomes a gladiator.
About the Book
This book tells the thrilling story of Marcus, a farm boy whose life changes forever. He is kidnapped from his family and sold into slavery. His new life is tough, as he is forced to train as a gladiator. Gladiators were fighters in ancient Rome who battled each other, or sometimes wild animals, for public entertainment. Marcus dreams of finding justice and stopping the people who took him from his home.
Who is Marcus?
Marcus Cornelius Primus used to live a simple life on a farm with his parents. His father was a retired soldier, a centurion, which means he was a leader in the Roman army. One day, Marcus is suddenly taken away from everything he knows. He is then sold to a school where gladiators are trained. Even though he is enslaved, Marcus is determined. He wants to find out who kidnapped him and make them pay for what they did.
Why Read This Book?
Gladiator: Fight for Freedom is written for young teens and older readers. The story moves very quickly, so you'll always want to know what happens next! The author, Simon Scarrow, describes the action scenes in a clear and exciting way. You'll feel like you're right there with Marcus as he faces challenges and fights for his freedom. It's a great book if you love historical adventures with lots of action.
See also
- Gladiador: la lucha por la libertad para niños (In Spanish)
