The Head in the Sand: A Roman Play

Arthur Godbold discovers a bronze head of the Roman Emperor Claudius. As he tries to figure out how the head ended up in a Suffolk river, the dramatic story of the Roman invasion of Britain unfolds in front of his very own eyes. Emperor Claudius, British Queen Boudica, ordinary Roman soldiers and British slave girls are all involved in this exciting play, providing a variety of opportunities for KS2 classes to explore both historical and literacy topics in an involving and creative setting. Julia Donaldson is a highly experienced children's dramatist, story writer and song-writer.

Written by:
Julia Donaldson
Illustrated by:
Ross Collins
Published by:
Hodder Wayland
Year:
2004
ISBN:
978-0750241274
Age groups:
9-12
Categories:
Fiction
Languages:
English
Themes:
History, Other people/places, Romans