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Getorix has one last opportunity to gain his father's regard and earn welcome into the Celtic Otherworld as a hero. At almost fifteen winters, he marches beside his father, a defeated leader, in the Roman triumph - a celebration that ends in death. Courage to face the ordeal of sacrifice before the Romans will truly be his man-making. Instead, the gods throw him entirely different challenges. Can Getorix accept friendship with the Roman who spares his life if the cost is his honor? Can he face the realities of the world he lives in, even if the truth is not as he has been taught?Modern readers will relate to the difficulties these two youths from opposing cultures face in reconciling their differing experiences and value systems. The ancient Roman setting lends a fantastic quality, yet the political turmoil and social upheaval evoke parallels with our own time. "Compelling tale of ancient Rome. The fully-realized characters make the past come alive for readers of any age." -Sharyn McCrumb, best-selling author of PRAYERS THE DEVIL ANSWERS"Thoroughly grounded in the world of ancient Rome, with its convoluted political intrigues, ... gives the reader a contemporary sense of being there ...Tightly woven plot, well developed characters, and all the historical details... mental adventure film keeps the pages turning." - Gloria Houston, best-selling author of Miss Dorothy and Her Bookmobile"Booksense Recommended Read: The story line ... characters ... varying levels of Roman ... illustrations ... add greatly to a reader's vision of what it may have been like to live in the century before Christ." -Bob Spear, Heartland Reviews"Compelling novel, both for young adults and adults that teaches a great deal about Rome of about 100 BCE." -Trudi E. Jacobson, Historical Novel Review"Swiftly moving action story ... Great attention to detail ... A wonderful first novel." -N.S. Gill, Guide to Ancient/Classical History, About.com"Whopping adventure tale ... brings the city and its inhabitants to life." -Irene Hahn, Roman History, Books and More"Superbly crafted and original..." -Midwest Book Review"Geary's knowledge of the Roman Republic in the first century BCE is intimate; yet, this book ... is a rattling good story... devoted historical scholar and able storyteller." -schuyler kaufman, CML Magazine"The view of the life of Roman slaves is one rarely seen, particularly for young people. The friendship between the two boys, Celt and Roman, both misfits in their own cultures, and how they help each other to grow touches deep chords."-Ann Chamberlin, award-winning author of Gloria: The Merlin and The Saint.GETORIX: The Eagle and the Bull, along with the curriculum co-authored with Sandra Horton, is recommended for classroom use by the NC Dept. of Public Instruction and by Southern Regional Education Board in 16 other southern states.
About the Author: Judith Geary discovered her love of historical fiction in writing classes focused on speculative fiction. Tapping history for tips on world building, she was hooked by the real thing. Her passion for the details of ancient life enlivens her fiction and informs her curriculum design. Her background includes an MA in Education from George Peabody College and continued graduate work in writing, editing and literary criticism, a fifteen year involvement in a regional writers' group and teaching at the university level. Geary edited for Ingalls Publishing Group, Inc. until the company closed after Bob Ingalls' death in 2015 and currently freelances in editing and design. She teaches at Appalachian State University in the Dept. of Communication. Her articles about ancient Roman history and travel to modern day Rome may be found on the web. Other articles on American history may be found in Cobblestone Magazine and a textbook from Bramley Books. She currently serves as evaluator for Future Problem-Solving International and member of the board for the North Carolina affiliate.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780982237144
  • Publisher: Foster Books
  • Publisher Imprint: Foster Books
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 262
  • Series Title: English
  • Sub Title: The Eagle and the Bull: Celtic Adventure in Ancient Rome
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0982237146
  • Publisher Date: 07 Jul 2016
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 15 mm
  • Weight: 440 gr

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