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The Eagle

The Roman Britain Trilogy (Volume 1)

Author: Rosemary Sutcliff

The Eagle

The Eagle

$9.99

About This Book

In a.d. 125, a young Roman centurion must recover the infamous Ninth Legion's missing symbol of honor, the eagle standard.

"An unusual blend of stirring action and poetic symbolism. Authentic in background, skillful in plot, and perceptive in characterization." --Booklist

Page Count
240
Genre
On Sale
01/04/2011
Age Range
10-15

Book Details

An ALA Notable Children’s Book, The Eagle is the first in Rosemary Sutcliff’s Carnegie Medal-winning Roman Britain Trilogy—and the basis for the film starring Channing Tatum, Jamie Bell, and Donald Sutherland.

The Ninth Legion marched into the mists of Northern Britain—and they were never seen again. Thousands of men disappeared and their eagle standard was lost. It’s a mystery that’s never been solved, until now…

Marcus has to find out what happened to his father, who led the legion. So he sets out into the unknown, on a quest so dangerous that nobody expects him to return.

Previously published as The Eagle of the Ninth

Imprint Publisher

Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)

ISBN

9781429934336

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“An unusual blend of stirring action and poetic symbolism. Authentic in background, skillful in plot, and perceptive in characterization.” —Booklist

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The Eagle

The Eagle

$9.99