About the Author

Robin Price is the creator of three book series: the Spartapuss series, the Beowuff saga and the graphic novel series London Deep (illustrated by Paul McGrory). London Deep was a recommended read for World Book Day in 2011. Robin likes collaborating and has co-authored two titles: Count Milkula with Woodrow Phoenix and Beowuff and the Horrid Hen with Richard Eccles. Robin also adapted a number of Roobarb and Custard books. When not writing, Robin teaches creative writing in schools and libraries around the UK. Since 2012 Robin has worked for Author's Abroad, visiting schools in Malawi (2012), Kuwait (2013) and Thailand (2014). Robin has always been massively into music. He co-wrote songs for Tall Stories in their brilliant musical adaptations of The Gruffalo, Something Else. Mr Benn and Room on the Broom. This last show was short listed for a prestigious Olivier award as best Children's Musical in 2013. Find out more at www.spartapuss.co.uk or www.mogzilla.co.uk Follow Robin's series at www.facebook.com/iamspartapuss and www.facebook.com/londondeeper

Reviews

"Spartapuss is already the star of a great series and now younger readers can enjoy his son's exploits in Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. Not the ancient worlds you may know, though - humans have never existed here. Son of Spartapuss has a lot to learn when a mysterious stranger offers to pay his debts he finds himself in the School for Strays, a school for gladiators. and en route to the Olympuss Games. If you love puns, then you are in for a real treat! And if you don't, but want to learn a bit of ancient history whilst enjoying a fun story, either way, this is a great series for you!" Parents in Touch