The Eagle of the Ninth - Rosemary Sutcliff

The Eagle of the Ninth has been heralded as one of the most outstanding children's books of the twentieth century and has sold over a million copies worldwide.

This tale takes place in ancient Roman history, the Ninth Legion marches into the wilderness of Britain and never returns. A young, former Roman commander takes it upon himself to rescue the Eagle standard of the Ninth Legion, for as long as the Eagle is recovered the spirit of the Legion lives on. And he'll need the most unexpected of people to help him on his quest. The plot moves along at a lively pace, particularly in the second half of the book.

I highly recommend this historical fiction novel, especially for anyone studying Roman history. reviewed by Belinda Z, age 13
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