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by Caroline Lawrence (Author)
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  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Orion Childrens; New Ed edition (1 April 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1842550209
  • ISBN-13: 978-1842550205
  • Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.7 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 9,338 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"This was a very exciting and intriguing book - I couldn't put it down!" -- Megan Whiteman (aged 11) Aquila

Primary Times, Jan 2002
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5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVED IT!!!!!!!!, 3 Jul 2005
By Yusra "Yusra" (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews
The thieves of ostia is the first book in the roman mysteries series. In this book, 4 strangers quickly become best friends. They are Flavia, the Roman sea captain's daughter, Nubia, the african slave girl, Jonathan, the Jewish boy next door, and Lupus, the mute boy. In the small town of Ostia, someone or something is trying to take or steal something, but before that, they are silencing all the watchdogs of Ostia. It's upto Flavia, Nubia, Jonathan, and Lupus to solve the first mystery in their life time!!! I rated this book 5 because it has all the adventure and mystery that a great book should have!!! I LUVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Review from Kieran, aged 9, 26 Nov 2004
By J. Lesley "Mum of 4, still sane - just!" (Derbyshire) - See all my reviews
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The Thieves of Ostia is all about Flavia and her friends who get involved in a mystery set in the Roman port of Ostia in the year 79 AD. Two dogs are killed and their heads are taken away.No one knows who killed the dogs or why.Flavia meets new friends in different ways; she buys a slave named Nubia because she feels sorry for her and a boy named Jonathan saves her from a pack of wild dogs. Last but not least, the trio of friends save a mute begger boy named Lupus.

During their adventures they are chased by slave dealers, go all around the streets of Ostia and much more with a cliff hanger at the end of every chapter. They learn how to become a Christian and we learn how hard it was to become Christian in those days. We also learn how Romans lived such as how they dressed and ate. We even learn how they used the different rooms in their houses.

I loved the Thieves of Ostia there wasn't one bit I didn't like.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Review from Bekki aged 8, 25 Feb 2005
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I think that the Thieves of Ostia is an brilliant book! It is about a girl called Flavia who meets Jonathan, the boy who lives next door, Nubia, the slave girl and Lupus the mute beggar boy. They become her friends and together they embark on a amazing adventure.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good memories! Not of Ancient Rome, I mean ;D
I first picked up the Roman Mysteries: The Thieves of Ostia when I was in Year Three and about eight-years-old. I was hooked from then and I still love the books nowadays. Read more
Published 16 days ago by E. Moore

1.0 out of 5 stars This book should carry a warning to parents
If children are told the wrong facts then they are liable to pass on the wrong information to their children. Read more
Published 2 months ago by C. N. Groves

5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic read!
My 8 year old daughter insisted that I bought this book for her as it was her class novel for the term and she was so totally enthralled by it she needed to read more before the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. M. Parker

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Mystery
I came upon the Roman Mystery series by chance and since I enjoy novels set in Roman times I investigated a bit further, and after visiting Caroline Lawrence's web site I decided... Read more
Published 10 months ago by D. A. Wend

3.0 out of 5 stars A good introduction to the period
This childrens book is a useful introduction to the period that it is set in, the first century AD. Along with nice descriptions of roman houses, clothes and scrolls, the story... Read more
Published 11 months ago by NARV

5.0 out of 5 stars My daughter loves it
My daughter loves this series of books and is equally enamoured of this CD version. She will happily sit in her room and listed to it and loves to talk about the adventures the 4... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Ms. R. A. Foley

1.0 out of 5 stars THIS BOOK SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
this is absolutely the worst book i ever picked off the shelf. c'mon. CAROLINE LAWRENCE, YOU CAN DO BETTER THAN THAT!!!!!!!!!!!
Published 19 months ago by folk

5.0 out of 5 stars A Brilliant Book
This series follows a girl called Flavia and her friends, Jonathan, Nubia and Lupus. This book is a very good start to the series and it tells you a lot about Ancient Rome and is... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Robyn Bell

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Kids Book
Reading this at school with the year 7 Group. It's an easy read, and packed with historical detail. The characters are good even if the plot is slightly obvious.
Published on 1 Dec 2006 by Chris

5.0 out of 5 stars Rattling good story!
We read this book as part of our Year 7 project. It has been set in the year 79 AD in Ostia, Rome. You really get the impression that Caroline Lawrence has actually been to Ostia... Read more
Published on 27 Nov 2006 by Mr. C. Hirst

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