Flying Sorceress (Rome and Away series)

Mad sorceress, Ludicra, has installed a new magic pool in her grotto and it appears to be bringing her good luck - unusually, all her predictions are coming true! Then suddenly one day, she disappears...Enter our two trusty toga-clad detectives, Antonius Pantonius and his partner in crime, Cora Decorum, - to capture her kidnappers...An exciting new detective/mystery series, written in an entertaining Raymond Chandler style. Every page features hilarious cartoon-style illustrations, all cleverly integrated with the text making it accessible to even the most reluctant readers. Rome and Away brings history to life with its zany, appealing characters and humorous contemporary references.

Written by:
Keith Brumpton
Published by:
Orchard Books
Year:
2001
ISBN:
1860399223
Age groups:
5-8, 9-12
Categories:
Fiction
Languages:
English
Themes:
Adventure, Magic, Mystery, Romans