Julius Zebra: Rumble with the Romans! - by Gary Northfield (Paperback)

About the Book

From a smelly water hole on the African savanna, Julius Zebra is captured, along with Milus the scarred lion and Cornelius the clueless warthog. Transported to the Colosseum, Julius and his friends must become "gladiators." To win their freedom, they must win the love of the Roman crowds. Illustrations.

Book Synopsis

"Readers will applaud the Monty Python-esque exploits of this hoofed hero." -- Kirkus Reviews

Captured by Romans, Julius Zebra -- along with Milus the scarred lion and Cornelius the clueless warthog -- is transported from a smelly water hole on the African savanna to the ferocious clamor of the Colosseum, where the motley menagerie of friends must gear up to be . . . gladiators! Do they have what it takes to succeed in a world where only the meanest and toughest survive? Follow the madcap adventures of Julius and his pals through funny, irreverent text and zany cartoon-style illustrations, with an illustrated guide to Roman numerals and a handy glossary at the end.

Review Quotes

Readers will applaud the Monty Python-esque exploits of this hoofed hero.
--Kirkus Reviews

A fun and informative addition to chapter book collections.
--School Library Journal

If Greg Heffley were a zebra, this might be his diary, complete with scratchy cartoon illustrations of the goings-on as Julius and his friends attempt to outwit death.
--Publishers Weekly

This zany premise is rife with gags, slapstick comedy, and cartoonish illustrations, wherein the scribbly, bug-eyed animals fight for their lives. Tucked within the nonsense are some nuggets of Roman history and a surprisingly informative glossary. A sequel is assured for those eager for more of Julius' antics.
--Booklist

About the Author

Gary Northfield, best known for his Derek the Sheep comic strip, has been writing and drawing comics since 2002. He lives in England.