Gladiator: The Story of a Fighter

The book is set in ancient Rome and follows a young boy who is captured and forced to become a gladiator. He must fight to the death in the arena to survive and eventually earn his freedom. The story is approximately 1000 words and includes a nonfiction summary at the end with activities for further learning. It is part of a Hi-Lo historical fiction series for upper grade readers with full-color interiors.