Mr Benn - Gladiator by David Mckee
Mr Benn always visits a costume shop, chooses a costume and goes through a special door. Then, as if by magic, he can travel to the era represented by the costume. This time he choosesa gladiator costume . . . and he is transported to Ancient Rome. But he has forgotten that gladiators fought one another. When the Emperor spots Mr Benn, he has him carried off to the arena. The worried gladiators there explain that they must fight, even though fighting is wrong. Will it be thumbs down for the alternative entertainment Mr Benn proposes?
"McKee’s brilliantly detailed pen and ink drawings in Gladiator use unusual perspective to give a kind of dreamlike feel whilst still containing lots of fascinating detail for kids that might be learning about Romans for the first time – and they’re funny too" * BookTrust *
"Thumbs up for Mr Benn" -- Jane Doonan * T.E.S. *
"Great for those almost ready for novels, and everyone else!" * Primary Times *
"A good first book for an early reader with excellent pictures." * Education Otherwise *
"A fascinating book" * Child Education *
"Thumbs up for Mr Benn" -- Jane Doonan * T.E.S. *
"Great for those almost ready for novels, and everyone else!" * Primary Times *
"A good first book for an early reader with excellent pictures." * Education Otherwise *
"A fascinating book" * Child Education *
David McKee is the creator of well-known characters including King Rollo, Mr Benn and Elmer the Patchwork Elephant, which is now published in more than 60 languages and has its own successful global merchandise programme. David was born in Devon and went to Plymouth Art College, where he had a traditional training. On leaving college he drew regularly for Punch, Reader’s Digest, and The Times Educational Supplement. His drawings were influenced especially by Saul Steinberg and Andre Francois. In 2020 David won the British Book Awards Illustrator of the Year Award and BookTrust’s Lifetime Achievement Award. He lives in the South of France and in London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781842703724 |
| ISBN 10 | 1842703722 |
| Title | Mr Benn - Gladiator |
| Author | David Mckee |
| Series | Mr Benn |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Andersen Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2005-10-06 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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