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"The Eagle of the Ninth is one of the most celebrated children's books of the twentieth century "
It's a welcome return of a classic story of loyalty and bravery at the time of the Romans. Brought up the stories of his father’s heroism and speculation about how he and his 5,000 soldiers disappeared without trace, Marcus sets out to try to unravel the mystery. His journey is full of danger and emotion which makes this both a thrilling adventure and a thoughtful story about one boy's search for his missing father.
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The Ninth Legion marched into the mists of northern Britain - and never came back. Marcus Aquila has to find out what happened to his father and the Ninth Legion, and embarks on a hazardous quest into the unknown territory of the north.
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The Ninth Legion marched into the mists of northern Britain - and never came back. Marcus Aquila has to find out what happened to his father and the Ninth Legion, and embarks on a hazardous quest into the unknown territory of the north.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Eagle of the Ninth and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
The Eagle of the Ninth features in the following genres: Historical Fiction, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Recommended Children's eBooks, Recommendations, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Adventure Stories, Featured Books for 9+ readers
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The Eagle of the Ninth was written by Rosemary Sutcliff and published by Oxford University Press
The Eagle of the Ninth has 216 pages
Yes it is part of Oxford Children's Modern Classics series
