From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named ‘the outstanding children’s non-fiction author of the 20th century’ by Books For Keeps
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The young boy Pertinax helps his grandmother prepare a feast in Pliny’s household. As all the workers are busy in the kitchen, the young boy keeps Pliny company in the garden. He is told a story by the great Pliny himself. The tale is of a terrifying ghost that haunted a garden. But there’s no truth in ghost stories … or is there?
A tale based on a key moment in Roman history, full of Terry Deary’s dark humour and dry wit.
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‘Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue….just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers’ interest in all things historical.’ Books For Keeps
