Synopses & Reviews
In these two delightful history-mysteries, seven boys in Ancient Rome solve strange crimes . . . thanks to some help from their cranky teacher, a little bit of logic, and a lot of amusing misadventure.
Yes, Rufus wrote CAIUS IS A DUMBBELL on his tablet at school, but no, he did not break into the schoolroom, did not tie up his teacher, and certainly did not paint his slur about Caius on the Temple of Minerva (even if it is in Rufus's own handwriting). Rufus is doomed unless his six classmates can find out who is really responsible. Every hour seems to bring a new, confusing clue . . . until the boys finally stumble upon someone who is not what he appears to be.
Review
"An original and humorous mystery story . . . tied neatly into a plot that has continuous suspense. . . . The boys are real in their mischief and eager deducing, and the historical details are so naturally a part of the story that the whole has a liveliness that the pictures suggest."--
The Horn BookSynopsis
Seven toga'd sleuths uncover wit and mystery in ancient Rome
Synopsis
In these two delightful history-mysteries, seven boys in Ancient Rome solve strange crimes . . . thanks to some help from their cranky teacher, a little bit of logic, and a lot of amusing misadventure.
Yes, Rufus wrote CAIUS IS A DUMBBELL on his tablet at school, but no, he didnotbreak into the schoolroom, didnottie up his teacher, and certainly didnotpaint his slur about Caius on the Temple of Minerva (even if itisin Rufus's own handwriting). Rufus is doomed unless his six classmates can find out who isreallyresponsible. Every hour seems to bring a new, confusing clue . . . until the boys finally stumble upon someone who is not what he appears to be.
About the Author
HENRY WINTERFELD (1901-1990) was born in Germany. He began writing for children in 1933 when he wrote Trouble at Timpetill to entertain his son, who was sick with scarlet fever. Since then he has written a number of children's books which have been published around the world.