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The Beggar of Volubilis (The Roman Mysteries) Paperback – February 7, 2008

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Book 14 of 17 in the Roman Mysteries Series
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  • Age Range: 12 - 14 years
  • Grade Level: 4 - 6
  • Series: The Roman Mysteries (Book 14)
  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Orion Children's; New edition (February 7, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1842556045
  • ISBN-13: 978-1842556047
  • Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.9 x 7.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #913,966 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 starsAnother hit!
By Grandma TOP 500 REVIEWER on November 13, 2007
Format: Hardcover Verified Purchase
Travel across Northern Africa in this latest of the Roman Mysteries. Discover the excitement of Roman theater, the tragedy of slavery in ancient Africa, a marvelous gem called the Eye of Nero and a two thousand year old rumor in The Beggar of Volubilis (Roman Mysteries)

Like all of the Roman Mysteries series, the book contains an extensive vocabulary list in the back as well as end notes regarding the history behind the book.

Many thanks, Amazon, for bringing these treasures across the pond rather than making us wait years for US publication!
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4.0 out of 5 stars"Do Not Pass a Beggar By Without Giving..."
By R. M. Fisher TOP 500 REVIEWER on September 7, 2010
Format: Hardcover
This is not only the fourteenth book in "The Roman Mysteries" series, but also the forth-to-last, meaning that I opened it with a certain sense of regret. As much as I'm loving these books, I know that each time I crack a new one, it brings me one step closer to the end.

By now our four detectives (bossy Flavia, introspective Jonathan, patient Nubia and spunky Lupus) have quite a reputation for solving mysteries in their home-city of Ostia, and their exploits have reached even the attention of Emperor Titus. They have entered his service in the past and "The Beggar of Volubilis" opens with the quartet receiving an imperial message straight from Rome: the Emperor wants the children to travel to Africa and begin the search for a gem known as the Eye of Nero. According to prophets, the emerald will grant Emperor Titus a long and successive reign - and put a stop to the nasty rumors that Emperor Nero is still alive.

It is a top-secret mission that the children are eager to undertake. It has been a difficult few weeks in the wake of The Slave-Girl from Jerusalem, fraught with the death of a loved one, the disappearance of Flavia's uncle, grim weather, and an unwelcome marriage proposal. Though forbidden from traveling by their parents, it is an easy-enough task for the intrepid foursome to book passage to Africa and slip away under the cover of early morning. Their only clues to the journey that lies ahead of them are stories that the emerald can be found in Volubilis and Flavia's reoccurring dream, instructing her to give alms to every beggar she passes.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsA Marvelous Adventure
By David A. Wend on November 19, 2008
Format: Paperback
In The Beggar of Volubilis Flavia, Johnathan, Nubia and Lupus are faced with another task from Titus - find the emerald know as "The Eye of Nero." There have been rumors of the existence of a False Nero which has troubled Titus and is the reason he wants to have the emerald. The legend of the jewel is that whoever possesses it will rule the Roman Empire and the superstitious Titus wants the jewel at all cost. The last known whereabouts of the emerald is somewhere in Africa.

For reasons best explained by reading The Slave-Girl from Jerusalem, life has been grim for everyone in Ostia. Flavia's uncle Gaius has disappeared - in fact it appears he drowned himself - but he actually sailed to Africa. Flavia's father is angry with her for a number of reasons but he has to sail to Alexandria. This gives the four friends the opportunity they need to fulfill Titus' request and locate Uncle Gaius. The emperor has provided them with money and a contact in Africa and so they set off. In Africa one mishap leads to another and the quest becomes one of survival on slender means.

The Beggar of Volubilis is a superb adventure story set in cities and deserts of Africa beautifully written by Caroline Lawrence. The story has many moments of danger, intrigue and encounters with fascinating places and people. This volume is certainly among my favorites in the series.
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5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars
By Olga Kanevsky on June 8, 2015
Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase
My son love this series
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