Books by Rosemary Sutcliff
The Eagle of the Ninth
by Rosemary Sutcliff
Rosemary Sutcliff (1920-1992) was a legend of historical fiction for kids, writing many books set in Roman Britain. The Eagle of the Ninth is about a centurion, Marcus, who goes on a quest to find out what happened to the Roman legion led by his father, who mysteriously disappeared beyond Hadrian's Wall in northern Britain. It's a spooky story, based on a real mystery: the disappearance of Legio IX Hispana from the historical record.
Interviews where books by Rosemary Sutcliff were recommended
The Best Classics Books for Children, recommended by Annelise Gray
Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire continue to fascinate children and provide fertile ground for historical novels that resonate with today’s readers. Author and classicist Annelise Gray talks us through some of her favourite books for children set in the ancient Mediterranean world and Roman Britain.
