Rumble with the Romans!

Written and illustrated by Gary Northfield

Book #1 in the Julius Zebra series

A zebra and friends must survive as gladiators to win freedom in ancient Rome.

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288 pages· 670L

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Bookroo's summary

Julius Zebra, captured from the African savanna, finds himself in the heart of Rome's Colosseum. Alongside a scarred lion and a clueless warthog, he must become a gladiator. Can this unlikely trio win the crowd's favor and secure their freedom in a brutal world where only the toughest survive? Follow their hilarious and chaotic journey, filled with unexpected twists and cartoon-style antics, as they navigate the perilous path to victory. Will they rise to the challenge, or will the Colosseum's roar be their downfall?

From the publisher

“Readers will applaud the Monty Python-esque exploits of this hoofed hero.” – Kirkus Reviews Captured by Romans, Julius Zebra – along with Milus the scarred lion and Cornelius the clueless warthog – is transported from a smelly water hole on the African savanna to the ferocious clamor of the Colosseum, where the motley menagerie of friends must gear up to be . . . gladiators! Do they have what it takes to succeed in a world where only the meanest and toughest survive? Follow the madcap adventures of Julius and his pals through funny, irreverent text and zany cartoon-style illustrations, with an illustrated guide to Roman numerals and a handy glossary at the end.

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