In A.D. 119, the Ninth Roman Legion marched north into thewilds of Britain and disappeared without a trace, along with their symbol ofhonor, an eagle emblem. Fifteen years later, Marcus, the son of the unit'scommander, embarks on a quest to recover the lost eagle emblem, which is also amore personal symbol of his family's honor. With an authentic historicalbackground and memorable characters, this adventurous story is sure toentertain. 294 pgs. ~ Rachel S.
The Eagle of the Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliff
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9780312644291
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Publisher's Description of The Eagle of the Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliff
The Ninth Legion marched into the mists of Northern Britain—and they were never seen again. Four thousand men disappeared and their eagle standard was lost. It's a mystery that's never been solved, until now . . . Marcus Aquila 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.
Category Description for Beautiful Feet Senior High Curriculum (9-12)
Using quality classical or award-winning literature, students learn history with a focus on gaining understanding, perspective, and critical thinking skills. Learning to analyze, think independently, choose and defend opinions with evidence, and empathy are the goals of this study.
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| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 5-9 |
| Brand: | Farrar, Straus & Giroux |
| Author: | Rosemary Sutcliff |
| ISBN: | 9780312644291 |
| Length in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.45 |
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