Written by award-winning author Chae Strathie and developed in consultation with experts from the British Museum, this fascinating book reveals what life was really like for kids in ancient Rome, from washing clothes in wee to snacking on dormice . . . and even fighting in gladiatorial combat! Packed with facts and fantastic illustrations, this funny and accessible introduction to ancient Rome is a must-read for kids with a passion for horrible history.

 

This book is part of a book series called So You Think Youve Got It Bad? .

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 2019 by Nosy Crow Ltd .

Chae Strathie is a 36-year-old author of several picture books for young children. Chae lives in a small coastal village in Fife with his wife Corinna, daughter Eilidh. Alison Ritchie works as a freelance editor and writer and has published several children's books. She lives in a village in Oxfordshire with her two children and dog. Marisa Morea is an illustrator based in Madrid, Spain. She graduated with an MA in Illustration at Eina School in Barcelona in 2009. She has worked with many international clients from Europe, USA, Canada, Australia and Singapore.