Escape From Evil

Gladiator Boy #2

by David Grimstone

Captured by slave-takers, Decimus Rex is forced to endure a series of trials in the dreaded Arena of Doom. With his five cellmates, Decimus faces a race over burning hot coals. He is then forced into violent hand-to-hand combat with a fellow slave. Life can't get any more difficult than this - or can it? Will he ever be free?

Genres: Childrens

107 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

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Reviews

[Gabriel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Decimus gets captured! The book has a free Giadiator game inside! His friends get killed!! Olu and him escape!

[Indah Threez Lestari · Rating 2 out of 5]

550 - 2012

[John Naylor · Rating 3 out of 5]

Book 2 in a series but easily accessible if you haven't read book 1.

I'm not sure what age group would be suited the most to the story. It reads as a lot younger than the violence in the story would usually be aimed for. I have a feeling the activities in the back of book would excite a child more than the story does.

[Anthony · Rating 3 out of 5]

After surviving several trials at the hands of his captors, Decimus Rex and Olu Umbika escape the arena. Little does Decimus Rex know that he wasn't taken as a slave because of his parents debts, but he was chosen for a special purpose by Grand Master Slavious Doom.

[Stephen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Book two in this series for younger children. I still think it misses its mark a little. Too easy a read for older children, it nevertheless seems a little violent for new readers. Maybe a good one for boys of about 8 or 9 who are not confident readers as it gives them an interesting and accessible story. The extras at the back of the book are fun.

[the_hero_of_books · Rating 5 out of 5]

Far better than the first.

Really enjoyed reading this too my son, but the story is really good and there was an actual poly twist, I am actually looking forward to the 3rd book.