Short description
This is the first book in a gripping series packed full of action and adventure as young gladiator Decimus Rex fights for survival in Ancient Rome.
Long description
When Decimus Rex is kidnapped by slave-takers and arrives at the Arena Primus, he is convinced he has the strength and determination to earn his freedom. However, in order to do this, he must outshine his fellow slaves and endure trials involving burning hot coals, hammers, spikes and combat. Throughout it all, he is under the burning eye of the trial-master Slavious Doom. For Decimus Rex, the journey to manhood has just begun...
Review
Spectacular action on every page -- Keelan aged 10 Adventurous,exciting, thrilling and gripping -- Zoe aged 9 Fantastic -- Dominik aged 8 Really enjoyable -- Fran aged 10 'A gripping plot and spectacular action sequences make this perfect for all fans of the Beast Quest series.' -- Waterstone's Books Quarterly