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Dorkius Maximus

This humorous series chronicles the misadventures of a young boy yearning to be a hero in ancient Rome. Despite his clumsy attempts and the everyday struggles with peers and family, he holds onto his dream of greatness. Filled with laugh-out-loud moments and witty illustrations, these stories offer children a unique glimpse into ancient life. It's a tale of perseverance and discovering one's own potential, even when it means embracing being a bit of a lovable geek.

Diary of Dorkius Maximus in Pompeii
Diary of Dorkius Maximus in Egypt
Diary of Dorkius Maximus

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    Dorkius Maximus is a young boy growing up in ancient Rome. This hilarious diary recounts his exploits as, desperate to become a great Roman hero, Dorkius enlists the help of his father's friend, Stoutus, to teach him the noble art of fighting. But heroism doesn't come naturally to Dorkius. Plus, his dad doesn't listen to him, his friends pick on him, and his mum is more interested in her sacred chickens. Dorkius knows there's a mighty warrior inside him, just waiting to get out ... isn't there? Humorously illustrated by Andrew Pinder, this book will delight any child who would like to get a taste of life as an ancient geek.

    Diary of Dorkius Maximus
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    Dorkius is annoyed when he has to move with his family to Pompeii for the summer in his third adventureDorkius has to leave behind all the joys of Rome for a boring small town. He finds the people of Pompeii to be even more superstitious than his mom, and watches in disbelief as they base all their decisions around animal innards readings. Things brighten up when he meets Decima, a local girl who's convinced a demon is haunting nearby Mount Vesuvius. They go off to investigate and Dorkius finds that the demonic rumbles are coming from inside the volcano itself. Convinced that Vesuvius is about to erupt, Dorkius rushes down to the town to warn everyone, but will they listen?

    Diary of Dorkius Maximus in Pompeii