FICTION

The Romans: Gods, Emperors, and Dormice

by Marcia WILLIAMS
illus. by author. 40p. Candlewick. 2013. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780763665814. LC 2012947731.
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Gr 4–8—Guided by a playful dormouse, readers are greeted with page after page of busy illustrations of the beginnings of humankind, including Romulus and Remus's founding of Rome, short histories of some of its notable kings, and culminating in the rise and eventual fall of this sophisticated city. Along the way, children meet the citizens, warriors, and emperors who all contributed to the evolution of this ancient civilization and learn quite a bit of history, via some "res vera," Latin for "facts," courtesy of the dormouse guide. Filled with humor and a bit of attitude, this latest venture for Williams will engage even the most reluctant young readers. An excellent addition to a history or classics curriculum.—Carol Connor, Cincinnati Public Schools, OH
Dormeo the dormouse leads readers on a journey through ancient Rome. Beginning with its foundation through transitions from kingdom to republic to empire, many different aspects of Roman life are explored, though on a very basic level. Whimsical cartoons with deadpan speech bubbles inject lighthearted humor into the presenation. Sporadic Latin words appear throughout, and there is no glossary.
Reviewed by Carol Connor , Nov 01, 2013

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