Meet Decimus Rex, who has been kidnapped by slave-takers and taken to an arena in Rome. Decimus is intent on escaping from captivity, and knows he must outshine his fellow slaves and endure the trials set before him: crossing burning coals, hammers, spikes, and hand-to-hand combat. He never gives up his hope of escape . . . if he only knew that this is just the beginning of his troubles.
- ISBN: 9780448454184
- Authors: Grimstone, David; Rue, James De La
- Published: 2010 , Penguin Group USA
- Themes: Ancient Rome, slavery
- Descriptors: Historical Fiction, Italy, Primary (ages 6-9)
- No. of pages: 112