Captured by slave-takers, Decimus Rex is forced to endure a series of trials in the dreaded Arena of Doom. With his five cellmates, Decimus faces a race over burning hot coals. He is then forced into violent hand-to-hand combat with a fellow slave. Escaping this dreaded fate is the only thing keeping Decimus going.
- ISBN: 9780448454191
- Authors: Grimstone, David; Rue, James De La
- Published: 2010 , Penguin Group USA
- Themes: action and adventure, Ancient Civilizations, Courage, Games
- Descriptors: Historical Fiction, Italy, Primary (ages 6-9)
- No. of pages: 112