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Being a Christian in ancient Rome was very dangerous. To spread the faith and stay alive, you had to live in the shadows… Titus’ cousin Octavia, a maiden who guards the sacred fire in the Temple of Vesta, is missing! Has she been kidnapped? Has she run away? Titus and his friends Maximus and Aghiles set out to solve the mystery. They encounter puzzling evidence and lurking danger along the way while learning important lessons about freedom, duty, and devotion.

This intriguing and fun book investigates 12 mysterious, inexplicable cases that have happened in the history of the Catholic faith, some of which still continue to happen or remain today.

Discover the customs, the daily life, and the heritage of Christians throughout the world! Come along with Olivia and Noah, two young reporters, as they set out to encounter Christians of 25 different - those who go to Mass by dugout canoe - those who plunge into freezing water in the middle of January - those who risk their lives and have to hide their beliefs - and much more! You'll learn the highlights of Christian life around the from Advent in Germany, Christmas in the Tropics, Epiphany in Russia, Holy Week in Seville, the Assumption in Lourdes, the Day of the Dead in Mexico, to an Orthodox baptism, a Maronite wedding... A fascinating and lavishly illustrated piece of photojournalism for children.