The Eagle of the Ninth/The Eagle cover

The Eagle of the Ninth/The Eagle

Author: Sutcliff, Rosemary

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades Plus (MG+ 6 and up)
Book Level 7.1
Points 15.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 86864
Points per Word 0.000173
Page Count 291
Points per Page 0.051546

Description

The story follows Marcus, a young Roman centurion, who travels beyond the Roman Wall into hostile northern Britain to uncover the fate of his father, who commanded the Ninth Legion. The Ninth Legion mysteriously vanished along with their eagle standard, and Marcus undertakes a dangerous quest to recover it. Set in ancient Britain during the Roman occupation, the novel depicts Marcus's encounters with native tribes as he seeks answers about his father's disappearance.

Quick Summary

Set in ancient Britain beyond Hadrian's Wall, this story follows a young Roman soldier on a dangerous quest to uncover The Mystery of the Spy's Diary of the Spy's Diary his father's lost legion and recover their sacred eagle standard, blending history with a pulse-pounding adventure. Kids will be hooked by the trek through hostile lands, the unexpected alliance with a native boy, and the thrilling climax that reveals what really happened to the Ninth. If your kid loves historical adventures with real stakes and unforgettable characters, they'll devour this tale. Perfect for kids ages 10-14 who enjoy action-packed quests and ancient history.