How to Drive a Roman Chariot
Albie is whisked back in time to Ancient Rome where he meets Julia, a young girl who dreams of being a charioteer. So when a runaway chariot is heading straight for the busy market, Julia and Albie set off in pursuit. They jump aboard the chariot, and head straight for the Hippodrome and a RACE!
WOOOAAHHHH!
With historic Roman inventions to spot throughout the story.
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About this book
Albie is an ordinary little boy who has some extra-ordinary adventures!
In this story, Albie and Mum are visiting the horses when it starts to rain. Sheltering in a nearby barn, Albie meets Julia, a young Roman girl. As a parade of chariots passes her house, one of the horses is spooked and gallops off without its rider.
Julia and Albie take a short cut through the town and jump aboard, steering the frightened horses away from a busy market and towards the Hippodrome. But instead of slowing the horses down, Julia encourages them to go faster!
Can the two friends win the race, and help Julia’s dream of being a charioteer come true?
With lots of historical details to spot, this story is a great introduction to Ancient Rome and has a subtle feminist message too! Great for bedtime stories and for early years education!
This is the tenth exciting adventure in the best-selling Albie series.
Illustrated by Ed Eaves
Published by Simon and Schuster, 2019
ISBN: 978-1471181757
“Here, at the Imagining History homestead, the stories of children’s author Caryl Hart are a mega-hit. Each story is a fantastical escapade that will delight children and adults alike.”
“Packed with Eaves’ bold, colourful illustrations, plenty of action and knockabout fun, this is the perfect setting for young imaginations to take flight on their own historical adventures!”
“A gentle, storybook introduction to history for young children, with beautiful, full-colour illustrations and an action-packed storyline.”
“The story is told from Albie’s perspective so the language and story is told so simply yet incorporates many facts about Ancient Rome. There’s a beautiful undertone referencing female empowerment. ”
Albie Series
Whatever he does, wherever he goes, adventure is never very far away!
Over a quarter of a million copies sold in the UK alone, this best-selling series is a staple in homes and schools. With adventure around every corner, and core values of friendship, kindness and imaginative play, the Albie stories make great bedtime stories and support early years education too!
Illustrated by Ed Eaves
