A hero's quest

By David Grimstone

Subjects: Gladiators, Decimus Rex (Fictitious character), Juvenile fiction, History

Description: "When Decimus Rex is kidnapped by slave-takers and arrives at the Arena Primus, he is convinced he has the strength and determination to earn his freedom. However, in order to do this, he must outshine his fellow slaves and endure trials involving burning hot coals, hammers, spikes and combat. Throughout it all, he is under the burning eye of the trial-master Slavious Doom. For Decimus Rex, the journey to manhood has just begun."--Global Books in print.