Simon Scarrow - Children's Author

Simon Scarrow was born in Nigeria, Africa and lived in a number of countries, including Hong Kong and the Bahamas, before settling in Britain.

He started writing his first novel after finishing his degree and became a teacher. After he secured his first book deal he continued teaching until 2005 when he reluctantly decided to devote all his time to writing.

He lives in Norfolk with his wife and two sons.

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Featured Books, with extracts by Simon Scarrow

Gladiator: Street Fighter
Simon Scarrow
February 2013 Book of the Month  A second thrilling adventure for young Marcus, now perfecting his gladiatorial skills with further training in the palace of Julius Caesar himself. Marcus’s fighting skills have gained him the role of body guard of...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 07/02/2013
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Gladiator 2 : Street Fighter
Simon Scarrow
A second thrilling adventure for young Marcus, now perfecting his gladiatorial skills with further training in the palace of Julius Caesar himself. Marcus’s fighting skills have gained him the role of body guard of the Emperor’s niece Portia. And still...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 02/02/2012
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Gladiator 2 : Street Fighter
Simon Scarrow
A second thrilling adventure for young Marcus, now perfecting his gladiatorial skills with further training in the palace of Julius Caesar himself. Marcus’s fighting skills have gained him the role of body guard of the Emperor’s niece Portia. And still...
Featured in: 11+ readers
Format: Hardback - Released: 02/02/2012
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Gladiator: Fight for Freedom
Simon Scarrow
A Lovereading4Kids 'Debut of the Year 2011' selection. 9+. Action and high paced drama fuel this gripping adventure set in the heart of Ancient Rome. Full of danger, courage, death and hope, young Gladiator Marcus Cornelius Primus’ story fiercely describes how...
Featured in: 11+ readers | Books for Boys | eBooks
Format: Paperback - Released: 06/10/2011
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Gladiator: Fight for Freedom
Simon Scarrow
Action and high paced drama fuel this gripping adventure set in the heart of Ancient Rome. Full of danger, courage, death and hope, young Gladiator, Marcus Cornelius Primus’s story fiercely describes how he knuckles down to the gruelling training programme...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 03/02/2011
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Gladiator: Son of Spartacus
Simon Scarrow
Free from slavery, Marcus is determined to find and save his kidnapped mother. Meanwhile, his master Julius Caesar wants Marcus to help destroy the bands of rebel slaves and their leader Brixus, who plans to unite a slave army and...
Featured in: 11+ readers | 14+ readers
Format: Hardback - Released: 07/02/2013
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