Description
The Legions of Rome
Book Summary
An exciting interactive journey to ancient Rome for readers aged 9 to 12. This book combines an adventure novel, comic strips, and a game mechanism featuring the included Time Clock to decipher hidden pages. The protagonists must recover a Roman eagle, the most protected emblem of the legions, while the reader discovers historical curiosities, solves challenges, and completes their mission. A participatory reading experience that unites fun and learning.
What is it about?
Víctor, Cristina, Celoni, and Ibis are the Time Explorers. In their first mission, they travel to ancient Rome to recover a Roman eagle, the sacred symbol of the legions. To advance in the story, the reader must use the Time Clock included in the book, which allows them to decipher page numbers hidden behind red backgrounds. Each correct answer unlocks new scenes and reveals historical facts about Roman civilization. The adventure combines traditional narrative with comic elements, and the end of the book includes three special sections: curiosities explained by the characters, a recipe and a game set in the era, and the "Bibliocronohistorias," where relevant historical figures narrate their own stories. Additionally, the reader can pass a final quiz to obtain the recovered object and stick it onto a collection poster.
Main Themes
- History of ancient Rome and its military legions
- Interactive adventure with game and comic elements
- Teamwork and mission resolution
- Historical curiosities about Roman life and customs
- Learning through the active participation of the reader
Who is it recommended for?
Boys and girls aged 9 to 12 interested in history, adventure, and books that invite active participation. Ideal for readers who enjoy combining reading with clue games, comics, and hands-on activities. It is also a valuable resource for parents and teachers looking to encourage historical learning in a playful and motivating way, with a free reading guide available for classroom use.
What this book offers
- An interactive reading experience that makes the child the protagonist of the adventure
- Historical knowledge about ancient Rome presented in an enjoyable and visual way
- Development of attention and the ability to follow clues through the Time Clock game
- Complementary activities (recipe, game, quiz) that extend learning beyond reading
- A collectible object that encourages reading the entire series
Technical Details
- Author: ORTIZ CASAS, JORDI
- Publisher: Editorial el Pirata
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: CLASSICAL HISTORY/CLASSICAL CIVILIZATION, ADVENTURE STORIES (CHILDREN'S/YA), HISTORICAL FICTION (CHILDREN'S/YA), HISTORY AND THE PAST (CHILDREN'S/YA)
- Collection: THE TIME EXPLORERS
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: May 2023
- Number of pages: 202
- Weight: 362 g
Editorial Review
The Legions of Rome is an original proposal that succeeds in combining adventure narrative with game mechanics and comics, making it especially attractive to young readers looking for a participatory experience. The didactic approach is well integrated into the plot, and the final sections add educational value without losing the playful tone. It is a solid first volume of a collection that promises to maintain interest throughout its installments, ideal for introducing children to historical reading in an entertaining and active way.