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The Gladiators From Capua book synopsis

Theme:Mystery

Thematic statment: Being a good friend means helping diligently during hard times.

Title: The Gladiators From Capua

Author: Caroline Lawrence

Setting ancient Rome

Point of view:Third person

Main characters: Flavia- about 13 years old; dedicated, diligent. Nubia and Lupus are friends of Flavia around 13 years old. Both are dedicated and diligent in trying to locate their friend. Jonathan- about 13, ran away after a fire because he thought parents were dead. He was found and made a kid gladiator.

Central conflict: Flavia, Nubia, and Lupus are trying to find their friend who ran away in a huge fire. It is related to the theme of mystery by the kids try to find their friend at the new amphitheator and use disguises while sneeking around.

How the theme developed: They thought Jonathan was dead. When they found out that he was alive, they went to the New Amphitheator to try to save him.

I will read this author again because I want to complete the series of 18 books.