Battle with the Britons!

Written and illustrated by Gary Northfield

Book #2 in the Julius Zebra series

A gladiator zebra's mission in Britannia reveals unexpected alliances against Roman rule.

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288 pages· 17,405 words· Est. 2.5 hour read· 680L

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Bookroo's summary

Julius Zebra, a gladiatorial champion, embarks on a mission to Britannia, tasked by Emperor Hadrian to showcase Roman might. Expecting a vacation, Julius and his quirky gladiator friends face hostility from the Britons. As they navigate the cold, wet land, they discover shared struggles under Roman rule. Can this unlikely band of animals unite with the Britons against a common oppressor? Dive into a tale of unexpected camaraderie and rebellion.

From the publisher

Think you know Julius Zebra? Think again! The handsome, fast-talking gladiatorial champion is sent on a zany new adventure – to Britannia! Before Julius Zebra can have his freedom, Emperor Hadrian sends him on one last mission. As the newly named People’s Champion, Julius must travel with his friends to a distant land to remind its people of the might of the Roman Empire. It’ll be just like a vacation! But when the motley menagerie of gladiators arrives in cold, wet Britannia, they don’t quite receive the welcome they were expecting. In fact, the Britons seem to hate the Romans. And the longer Julius and his friends stay in Britannia, the more they realize that they have a lot more in common with the Britons than they thought. After all, they’re all under Hadrian’s rule. But what can a ragtag group of fighting animals do about it?

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