Getorix has one last opportunity to gain his father’s regard and earn welcome into the Celtic Otherworld as a hero. At almost fifteen winters, he marches beside his father, a defeated leader, in the Roman triumph – a celebration that ends in death. Courage to face the ordeal of sacrifice before the Romans will truly be his man-making. Instead, the gods throw him entirely different challenges. Can Getorix accept friendship with the Roman who spares his life if the cost is his honor? Can he face the realities of the world he lives in, even if the truth is not as he has been taught?Modern readers will relate to the difficulties these two youths from opposing cultures face in reconciling their differing experiences and value systems. The ancient Roman setting lends a fantastic quality, yet the political turmoil and social upheaval evoke parallels with our own time. "Compelling tale of ancient Rome. The fully-realized characters make the past come alive for readers of any age." —Sharyn McCrumb, best-selling author of PRAYERS THE DEVIL ANSWERS"Thoroughly grounded in the world of ancient Rome, with its convoluted political intrigues, ... gives the reader a contemporary sense of being there ...Tightly woven plot, well developed characters, and all the historical details... mental adventure film keeps the pages turning." — Gloria Houston, best-selling author of Miss Dorothy and Her Bookmobile"Booksense Recommended Read: The story line … characters … varying levels of Roman … illustrations … add greatly to a reader’s vision of what it may have been like to live in the century before Christ." —Bob Spear, Heartland Reviews"Compelling novel, both for young adults and adults that teaches a great deal about Rome of about 100 BCE.” —Trudi E. Jacobson, Historical Novel Review"Swiftly moving action story … Great attention to detail ... A wonderful first novel.” —N.S. Gill, Guide to Ancient/Classical History, About.com"Whopping adventure tale … brings the city and its inhabitants to life." —Irene Hahn, Roman History, Books and More"Superbly crafted and original..." —Midwest Book Review"Geary's knowledge of the Roman Republic in the first century BCE is intimate; yet, this book … is a rattling good story… devoted historical scholar and able storyteller." —schuyler kaufman, CML Magazine“The view of the life of Roman slaves is one rarely seen, particularly for young people. The friendship between the two boys, Celt and Roman, both misfits in their own cultures, and how they help each other to grow touches deep chords.”—Ann Chamberlin, award-winning author of Gloria:The Merlin and The Saint.GETORIX: The Eagle and the Bull, along with the curriculum co-authored with Sandra Horton, is recommended for classroom use by the NC Dept. of Public Instruction and by Southern Regional Education Board in 16 other southern states.

GETORIX: The Eagle and the Bull: Celtic Adventure in Ancient Rome

Literature & Fiction

Geary, Judith

Genre Fiction

Foster Books

Raiders clad only in blue paint and Celtic helmets strike in the heart of Rome's wealthiest households-at a monument to a Roman victory over the Celts. Lucius Lutatius, son of the Roman general, is taken prisoner and the bull's head device found at the scene points to Getorix, son of the defeated Celtic leader. Getorix, aided by two slaves from the Lutatius household and an old druid, must rescue Lucius from the raiders, then save him from members of his own family-if Getorix is to fulfill his vow to honor his father with a sacrifice and return to his homeland. Based on the historical events of 100 BCE, at the pivot point between the Roman Republic and the Empire. "Authentic setting, dialogue, and characterization beckon readers to travel to worlds of long ago. ... the themes...are as applicable today as they were in the past."- Foreword Magazine "Fast-paced and exciting story filled with great dialogue and lots of historical detail. Rome is brought to life as a living, breathing city; everyday life and complicated politics are woven into the story without feeling crammed in, and readers of all ages will be able to relate to the characters. Very enjoyable and very recommended."- Heather Domin, Historical Novel Review "The view of the life of Roman slaves is one rarely seen, particularly for young people. The friendship between the two boys, Celt and Roman, both misfits in their own cultures, and how they help each other to grow touches deep chords." - Ann Chamberlin, award-winning author of Gloria: The Merlin and The Saint. "Rome at the height of its power, when political and social intrigue ran rampant. ... hard to imagine a more exciting ... introduction to this vital period in our history." - Terry Roberts, Director of the National Paideia Center, author of A Short Time to Stay Here "Very few authors have the skill to pull their reader into the time and place as if they are actually there, walking along the streets, experiencing sights, sounds, and smells. Judith Geary does this with much finesse, which this reviewer finds even more admirable due to the fact that she writes about ancient history circa 100 BCE. Her portrayal of the political turmoil in Rome at that time through characters and scenarios is fascinating and informative. The plot is fast-moving and suspenseful and readers will be reluctant to put the book aside." - Christy Tillery French, Midwest Book Review "With deceptive ease, Judith Geary leads the reader through a maze of Roman politics and religious thought. ... The story is chock-full of details of Roman life during this historical period, interwoven so skillfully in the fabric of the pages the reader, caught up in the unfolding drama, is unaware of the impeccable research that went into the creation of this superbly ambitious novel. The story is peopled with characters from history as well as fictional characters sprouting from Geary's fertile imagination. Suspense is established in the first pages, sweeping the reader along with the mounting travails of the young protagonists until the very end. There is no rest for the weary in this captivating tale of friendship, loyalty, love, political intrigue and honor." - Danielle Bussone, All About Women

GETORIX: Games of the Underworld: Celtic Adventure in Ancient Rome (Getorix: Celtic adventure in ancient Rome)

Getorix has one last opportunity to prove himself a hero. At "almost fifteen winters" he marches beside his father, a defeated Celtic leader in a Roman Triumph-- a celebration that ends in death for the defeated. Instead, he faces slavery, a fate worse than death. Can Getorix accept friendship with the Roman who spares his life if the cost is his honor? Modern readers will find that these two youths from opposing cultures inhabit a strangely familiar world.

GETORIX: The Eagle and the Bull

Ingalls Publishing Group, Inc

Superbly crafted and original ... Historically accurate ... thoroughly captivating —Midwest Book Review Long live Getorix ... may his adventures continue —Steven Saylor, author of the series Roma Sub Rosa and Empire Raiders clad only in blue paint and Celtic helmets strike in the heart of Rome’s wealthiest households – at a monument to a Roman victory over the Celts. Lucius Lutatius, son of the Roman general, is taken prisoner and the bull’s head device found at the scene points to involvement by Getorix, son of the defeated Celtic leader. Getorix, aided by two slaves from the Lutatius household and an old druid, must rescue Lucius from the raiders, then save him from members of his own family if Getorix is to fulfill his vow to honor his father with a sacrifice in his homeland. Based on the historical events of 100 BCE. The time, after the Roman victories at the battles of Aquae Sextiae and Vercellae, at the beginning of Gaius Marius’ sixth term as consul, marked the pivot point between the Roman Republic and the Empire. Compelling tale of ancient Rome. The fully-realized characters make the past come alive for readers of any age. – Sharyn McCrumb, best-selling author of The Ballad of Tom Dooley Authentic setting, dialogue, and characterization beckon readers to travel to worlds of long ago. ... the themes... are as applicable today as they were in the past. – Foreword Magazine Thoroughly grounded in the world of ancient Rome, ... gives the reader a contemporary sense of being there ... mental adventure film keeps the pages turning. – Gloria Houston, best-selling author of Miss Dorothy and Her Bookmobile Rome at the height of its power, when political and social intrigue ran rampant. ... hard to imagine a more exciting ... introduction to this vital period in our history. – Terry Roberts, Director of the National Paideia Center, author of A Short Time to Stay Here Swiftly moving action story ... Great attention to detail ... wonderful – N.S. Gill, Guide to Ancient/Classical History, About.com

Getorix: Games of the Underworld

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GETORIX: The Eagle and the Bull: Celtic Adventure in Ancient Rome

GETORIX: Games of the Underworld: Celtic Adventure in Ancient Rome (Getorix: Celtic adventure in ancient Rome)

GETORIX: The Eagle and the Bull

Getorix: Games of the Underworld