Editions of detectives in togas by henry winterfeld. See the complete detectives in togas series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Winterfeld, henry, kleinert, charlotte, winston, clara. Kurt cyrus has hammered out such books as billions of bricks, tadpole rex, and oddhopper opera. With clara winston, richard winston, charlotte kleinert other contributor from houghton mifflin november 1, 2002. This is a great book about roman culture and intrigue.
Provide text evidence and your thinking as necessary. The purchase of a slave for their teacher leads a group of schoolboys in ancient rome into dangerous intrigue. Detectives in togas detectives in togas, book 1 by henry. Detectives in togas is a childrens book written by henry winterfeld, and translated from the. Find detectives in togas 0152162801 by winterfeld, henry. Detectives in togas is a funny and entertaining read with plenty of silly roman shenanigans that make it great for younger children. Profiles of authors of mystery novels set in ancient rome. Detectives in togas jestresss forgotten books and stories. Its up to rufus friends to crack the case and get rufus out of jail. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in australia.
Seven boys in ancient rome solve strange crimes in this new historymystery series. Detectives in togas paperback by henry winterfeld, charlotte kleinert illustrator, clara winston translated by, richard winston translated by hmh books for young readers, 9780152162801, 272pp. The sea of monsters contentsshow description the lightning thief is a childrens fantasy novel, written by rick riordan, and published in 2005. Detectives in togas by estelle kleinman, joyce friedland. Detectives in togas, book by henry winterfeld paperback. Author henry winterfeld 19011990 was born in germany, wrote his first childrens book trouble at timpetill in 1933, and emigrated to the u. There they seek to help a friends husband who stands accused of murder.
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For those of you who enjoyed the delightful and witty detectives in togas. This time, its caius thats in trouble read the book to find out just how and why. May 31, 20 the book called detectives in togas is written by henry winterfield. Caius, mucius, rufus, antonius, publius, julius, and flavius.
Buy detectives in togas by henry winterfeld, in very good condition. Yes, rufus wrote caius is a dumbbell on his tablet at school, but no, he did not break into the schoolroom, did not tie up his teacher, and certainly did not paint his slur about caius on the. See all 15 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. I read this book in junior high school, and loved it then.
The first book in the detectives in togas series a novel by henry winterfeld in these two delightful historymysteries, seven boys in ancient rome solve strange crimes. Detectives in togas by henry winterfeld 2002, paperback. Caius ist ein dummkopf by henry winterfeld, 1990, harcourt brace jovanovich edition, in english. Detectives in togas by winterfeld, henry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Detectives in togas is about a boy named rufus who finds out a deep dark secret.
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Mystery of the roman ransom book by henry winterfeld. The main characters are tellus, lukos, xantippus, rufus, caius, antonius, mucius, julius, flavius, and publius. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Detectives in togas 0152162801 by winterfeld, henry.
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The plot was complex for my young children 5 and 8 and yet they always wanted to go on to the next chapter. Amongst the entire list of books by richard winston, this one has gained a huge popularity. This follows closely on the heels of the blood of caesar and could be considered the second part of that case yet strains not to divulge. Detectives in togas by henry winterfeld a copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Detectives in togas by henry winterfeld used very good. The book is all about the cutthroat, vindictive, and spiteful color these women as well. Detectives in togas detectives in togas, book 1 by henry winterfeld book cover, description, publication history. Detectives in togas 272 by henry winterfeld, michael stearns editor, richard winston translator, clara winston translator, charlotte kleinert illustrator henry winterfeld. It is available in paperback, audio book and kindle format as well. Nov 01, 2002 buy the paperback book detectives in togas by henry winterfeld at indigo. Detectives in togas book by henry winterfeld 7 available. He went on to write a number of childrens books, which have been published around the world. The best reproducible study guide to accompany the paperback novel for over 40 years. A quartet of novels by german author henry winterfeld comes to light once more.
I myself found it too silly and childish, but that is precisely what younger me would have loved. In these two delightful historymysteries, seven boys in ancie. Yes, rufus did write caius is a dumbbell on his writing tablet at school, and yes, he did enter the baths of diana and sleep and swim. In these two delightful historymysteries, seven boys in ancient rome solve strange crimes. Buy a cheap copy of mystery of the roman ransom book by henry winterfeld.
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This book is a comical mystery about seven rich boys who live in ancient rome and go to the xanthos school for boys. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Discover book depositorys huge selection of henry winterfeld books online. Although the boys are proud of their school, the lessons are sometimes boring, and everyone has given xanthos the nickname xantippus, in reference to the wife of socrates, who was known for her nagging. Mystery of the roman ransom paperback november 1, 2002. Buy detectives in togas by estelle kleinman, joyce friedland editor, rikki kessler editor online at alibris. Detectives in togas by henry winterfeld 2002, paperback for.
Detectives in togas by henry winterfeld, charlotte kleinert. Rufus admits he wrote caius is a dumbbell on his tablet at school, but he denies breaking into the schoolroom. Detectives in togas paperback november 1, 2002 by henry winterfeld author. Study guides for the same book are often available from several publishers, so we found it more efficient to give a description. Detectives in togas 9780152162801 by winterfeld, henry and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.