The Thieves of Ostia ____ Caroline Lawrence is the first in a series of books entitled "The Roman Mysteries" and I think it's an absolute ____ for the school library. The book is set in the Roman port of Ostia nearly two thousand years ____. It tells the story of Flavia and her three friends, and their attenpts to discover ____ has been killing the dogs of Ostia and why. It's full of mystery and excitement, and the plot has many twists ____ turns, which make you want to ____ reading. The book is aimed at ten-to tweleve - year-old native English speakers, but it is very popular with older children and would be ideal for teenagers studying English. What's more, it gives a fascinating insight ____ life in Roman times, so readers learn about history as well as improving ____ language skills. After finishing 'The Thieves of Ostia', students will want to borrow further books from the series. By buying ____, then, the library would be doing a lot to encourage students ____ read more in English.

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