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Lexile/Reading Level
Recommended for 5-8 Grade

Genre/Category
History | Nonfiction

Historical Time Period
Roman Empire
Topic
Roman
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Story of the Romans

Author: Guerber, H. A.

Elementary history of Rome, presenting short stories of the great heroes, mythical and historical, from Aeneas and the founding of Rome to the fall of the western empire. Around the famous characters of Rome are graphically grouped the great events with which their names will forever stand connected. Vivid descriptions bring to life the events narrated, making history attractive to the young, and awakening their enthusiasm for further reading and study.

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Lexile/Reading Level
840L

Genre/Category
History | Nonfiction

Historical Time Period
Ancient Rome
Topic
Roman
Format
Book | Ebook

Ruthless Romans (Horrible Histories)

Author: Deary, TerryPart of a Series: Horrible Histories

“Ruthless Romans” reveals the grim truth behind the greatest empire of all time – from the terrible twins who founded Rome to the evil emperors who made murder into a sport. Read on for the gory details about the cruel Colosseum and the people and animals who were massacred there.

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Lexile/Reading Level
750L

Genre/Category
History | Nonfiction

Topic
Pompeii | Roman
Format
Book | Ebook

Ancient Rome and Pompeii (Magic Tree House Research Guide, #14)

Author: Osborne, Mary PopePart of a Series: Magic Tree House Fact Tracker

When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #13: Vacation Under the Volcano, they had lots of questions. How did ancient Rome become an emipre? Where did ancient Romans go for fun? What happened to the Roman town of Pompeii? What have we learned from it? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts. Filled with up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures.

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Lexile/Reading Level
Recommended for 9-12 Grade and Adult

Genre/Category
Fiction | Historical | Romance

Historical Time Period
Roman Empire | Rome
Topic
Christian | Gods & Goddesses | Mystery | Roman
Geographic Region
Europe | Italy
Main Character
Woman/Women
Format
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Vestal Virgin

Author: Tyrpak, Suzanne

Vestal Virgin—suspense in ancient Rome

Elissa Rubria Honoria is a Vestal Virgin–priestess of the sacred flame, a visionary, and one of the most powerful women in Rome. Vestals are sacrosanct, sworn to chastity on penalty of death, but the emperor, Nero, holds himself above the law. He pursues Elissa, engaging her in a deadly game of wits and sexuality. Or is Elissa really the pursuer? She stumbles on dark secrets. No longer trusting Roman gods, she follows a new god, Jesus of Nazareth, jeopardizing her life and the future of The Roman Empire.

• New York Times bestselling author Terry Brooks says,
“…a writer of real talent…a promising new voice.”

• New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen says, “Suzanne Tyrpak weaves a spell that utterly enchants and delights. Her writing is pure magic.”

Please note: Due to the setting and the times, the book includes several scenes involving deviant sex—suggestive rather than graphic—and not more than a few paragraphs.

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Lexile/Reading Level
Recommended for 9-12 Grade and Adult

Genre/Category
Fiction | Historical

Historical Time Period
Ancient Rome | Rome
Date
100-0 | BC
Topic
Mystery | Roman | Romance
Geographic Region
Europe | Italy
Main Character
Woman/Women
Format
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Rubies of the Viper

Author: Marks, Martha

When her brother is murdered in first-century Rome, Theodosia Varro inherits the family estate, going from poverty and isolation to great wealth and a prestigious position in society. Unfortunately, she lives in a time and a place that deny women of her class the very things she most desires: personal freedom and self-determination. Only by identifying her brother’s killer can she feel safe, yet her efforts take her in quite the opposite direction. After her own actions and the scheming of others lead to catastrophe, Theodosia struggles to survive and recover what matters most in her life.

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Lexile/Reading Level
Recommended for 9-12 Grade and Adult

Genre/Category
Fiction | Historical

Historical Time Period
Ancient Rome | Rome
Date
BC
Topic
Roman | Slavery | War
Geographic Region
Europe | Spain
Main Character
Man/Men
Format
Book | Ebook

Libertas

Author: Forrest, Alistair

A story of bravery, love, invention and hope set in Spain, North Africa and Sicily in the 1st century BC.

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Lexile/Reading Level
Recommended for 9-12 Grades and Adult

Genre/Category
Fiction | Historical | Romance

Historical Time Period
Roman Empire | Rome
Topic
Etruscan | Roman | Romance | War
Geographic Region
Europe | Italy
Main Character
Woman/Women
Award-Winning Book
Chanticleer International Blue Ribbon Award | Chaucer Award
Format
Book | Ebook

Golden Dice (Tales of Ancient Rome #2)

Author: Storrs, ElisabethPart of a Series: Tales of Ancient Rome

“An enthralling tale of political intrigue, romance, and corruption.” M. Louisa Locke, author of Maids of Misfortune

During a bitter siege between Rome and the Etruscan city of Veii, three women follow different paths to survive.

Caecilia, Roman born but Etruscan wed, forsakes Rome to return to her husband, Vel Mastarna, exposing herself to the enmity of his people while knowing the Romans will give her a traitor’s death if Veii falls. Semni, a reckless Etruscan servant in the House of Mastarna, embroils herself in schemes that threaten Caecilia’s son and Semni’s own chance for love. Pinna, a destitute Roman prostitute, uses coercion to gain the attention of Rome’s greatest general at the risk of betraying Caecilia’s cousin.

Each woman struggles to protect herself and those whom she loves in the dark cycle of war. What must they do to challenge Fate? And will they ever live in peace again?

The Golden Dice is the sequel to The Wedding Shroud. The third book in the A Tale of Ancient Rome series is Call to Juno.

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Lexile/Reading Level
Recommended for 9-12 Adult

Genre/Category
Fiction | Historical | Romance

Historical Time Period
Roman Empire | Rome
Date
0400s
Topic
Culture and Traditions | Roman | Romance
Geographic Region
Europe | Italy
Main Character
Woman/Women
Award-Winning Book
AL Waverley Award 'The Nib' Nominee | Barbara Jefferis Literary Award Nominee | Other Awards
Format
Book | Ebook

Wedding Shroud (Tales of Ancient Rome #1)

Author: Storrs, ElisabethPart of a Series: Tales of Ancient Rome

In 406 BC, to seal a tenuous truce, the young Roman Caecilia is wedded to Vel Mastarna, an Etruscan nobleman from Veii. Leaving her militaristic homeland, Caecilia is determined to remain true to Roman virtues while living among the sinful Etruscans. But, despite her best intentions, she is seduced by a culture that offers women education, independence, sexual freedom, and an empowering religion.

Enchanted by Veii but terrified of losing ties to Rome, Caecilia performs rites to delay becoming a mother, thereby postponing true entanglement. Yet as she develops an unexpected love for Mastarna, she’s torn between her birthplace and the city in which she now lives. As war looms, Caecilia discovers Fate is not so easy to control, and she must choose where her allegiance lies.

The Wedding Shroud is the first book in the series A Tale of Ancient Rome. Subsequent books in the series include The Golden Dice and Call to Juno.

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Lexile/Reading Level
Recommended for 9-12 Grades and Adult

Genre/Category
Fiction | Historical

Historical Time Period
Roman Empire | Rome
Topic
Etruscan | Roman
Geographic Region
Europe | Italy
Main Character
Man/Men | Woman/Women
Format
Book | Ebook

Call to Juno (Tales of Ancient Rome #3)

Author: Storrs, ElisabethPart of a Series: Tales of Ancient Rome

“An elegant, impeccably researched exploration of early Rome… Elisabeth Storrs weaves a wonderful tale!”
Kate Quinn, author of The Empress of Rome Saga

Four unforgettable characters are tested during a war between Rome and Etruscan Veii.

Caecilia has long been torn between her birthplace of Rome and her adopted city of Veii. Yet faced with mounting danger to her husband, children, and Etruscan freedoms, will her call to destroy Rome succeed?

Pinna has clawed her way from prostitute to the concubine of the Roman general Camillus. Deeply in love, can she exert her own power to survive the threat of exposure by those who know her sordid past?

Semni, a servant, seeks forgiveness for a past betrayal. Will she redeem herself so she can marry the man she loves?

Marcus, a Roman tribune, is tormented by unrequited love for another soldier. Can he find strength to choose between his cousin Caecilia and his fidelity to Rome?

Who will overcome the treachery of mortals and gods?

Call to Juno is the third book in the Tales of Ancient Rome saga, which includes The Wedding Shroud and The Golden Dice.

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Lexile/Reading Level
Recommended for 9-12 Grades and Adult

Genre/Category
Adventure | Fiction | Historical

Historical Time Period
Ancient Rome | Rome
Topic
Roman | War
Main Character
Man/Men
Format
Book | Ebook

Mixture of Madness (The Bow of Heaven #2)

Author: Levkoff, AndrewPart of a Series: Bow of Heaven

At 19, they chained Alexandros to the monstrous tail of a victorious Roman army marching home; just one more morsel among thousands for a city always hungry for another helping of slaves. 30 years later, he rides at the head of seven legions beside his master and benefactor. Marcus Licinius Crassus is a man bent upon a war of revenge. Alexandros will do anything to stop him.

From the Historical Novel Society review: “Readers need not read the first volume in order to enjoy this current
one, and Roman history buffs will be able to guess the shape of the new
book’s plot: Crassus, financier, doting father and husband, disgruntled
triumvir, and would-be conqueror of the East. Levkoff has Alexander the
slave at his master’s side through almost everything, without ever
sentimentalizing his slave status (Crassus may like Alexander, but he’s
also quick to threaten floggings when he’s in a bad mood) or filling the
character with improbable braveries.”

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