The Spartapuss seriesm by Robin Price, is set in ancient Rome in a world ruled by cats where humans don't exist. Ginger cat Spartapuss is comfortable managing Rome's finest Bath and Spa. But Fortune has other plans for him. He's arrested and imprisoned by Catligula, the Emperor's heir. Released into a school for gladiators, our Fraidipuss hero must learn to fight and win his freedom in the Arena - before his opponents make dog food out of him. An ideal book for children 8+ and the perfect accompaniment to Key Stage 3 Ancient Rome studies.

Reviews

Cat-tastic!' - London Evening Standard

'This is a must for any child who has studied, or is about to study, Roman history at school... a perfect story for children to read themselves or for parents to join in... Fabulous!' - Andrea Don, Waterstones.com

'I think they are unique books that have really caught the imagination of the public here...' - Andrew Fairmaner, (Buyer, The British Museum Shop

'This is too good to be left just as a children's book! Extremely funny and brilliantly written. Robin Price has taken the events of Roman history focusing around the time of Emperor Tiberious, Caligula and Claudius and turned it into something fascinating.' - Angela Longman, Monsters and Critics.com

'A highly original story with lots of scope for giggles, it also provides some background history and can't fail to delight cat fans (or otherwise) everywhere!' - Booktrusted.co.uk

'Young fans of ancient Rome will love this book and it's a great introduction for those who are not yet familiar with its history. Spartapuss, a ginger tom cat, falls from favour as manager of the finest bath and spa in Rome and ends up fighting for his life in a school for gladiators. The characters are full of life and there is a surprising amount of historical accuracy to watch out for.' - Sam Beck, Waterstones.com

'Packed with more catty puns than you ever thought pawsible, this witty Roman romp is history with cattitude.' - Scholastic Junior Magazine

'An exciting series. Overall, three really good books. I would recommend them to 10 year olds and upwards who enjoy thrillers that you can't put down til you've read the whole thing!' - Flora Murray, The Journal of Classics Teaching