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# Detectives in Togas: A Chapter Book Mystery About Seven Friends Using Logic in Ancient Rome for Kids (Ages 8-12)

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desertcart.com: Detectives in Togas: A Chapter Book Mystery About Seven Friends Using Logic in Ancient Rome for Kids (Ages 8-12): 9780152162801: Winterfeld, Henry, Kleinert, Charlotte, Winston, Clara, Winston, Richard: Books

Review: Great book. Really enjoyed it. - Six boys are searching for clues that will set their friend free from prison. Rufus was captured under the suspicion of writing "Caius is a dumbbell" on the temple wall. Now, his friends are searching for clues that will prove his innocence. The question is: Who is responsible for reporting the crime and who is the vandal besides Rufus? Find out in this interesting, well written book. The story takes place in ancient Rome. The main characters are Caius, Rufus, Antonius, Mucius, Flavius, Julius, and Publius. They are the boys that attend the Xanthos School. It all begins when the boys arrive at school one morning to find that their teacher has been assaulted. They try to figure out who could have been responsible when another problem occurs. Rufus is sent to prison under suspicion of vandalism and dishonor towards the Emperor. They are convinced that Rufus was not responsible, so they set out to find who is. Their antics include a chase scene and the recollection of an exciting dinner at Tellus's house. This book by Henry Winterfeld is very well written and fun to read. It's hard to put down. In my opinion, everyone who likes mysteries should read this book.
Review: Well-designed mystery for young readers - I read books I plan to pass on to young friends before I gift them to preview the quality of the writing, the appropriateness the reading level, etc. This is a very unique detective story featuring a group of boys who attend the same school, set in the Roman empire. I found it a little difficult to get into the story just because of the uniquely Roman names and setting, but it was more about acclimating than poor writing. The story is believable and engaging and comes to a satisfying conclusion. The action makes sense while not giving away the secrets necessary to a good detective story. This one won't be for every kid, but many will enjoy it as I did!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #17,939 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Teen & Young Adult Ancient Historical Fiction #66 in Teen & Young Adult Classic Literature #76 in Teen & Young Adult Mysteries & Detective Stories |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (378) |
| Dimensions  | 5.12 x 0.7 x 7.62 inches |
| Edition  | First Edition |
| Grade level  | 3 - 7 |
| ISBN-10  | 0152162801 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0152162801 |
| Item Weight  | 8.8 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 272 pages |
| Publication date  | November 1, 2002 |
| Publisher  | Clarion Books |
| Reading age  | 8 - 12 years |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book. Really enjoyed it.
*by S***D on March 30, 2011*

Six boys are searching for clues that will set their friend free from prison. Rufus was captured under the suspicion of writing "Caius is a dumbbell" on the temple wall. Now, his friends are searching for clues that will prove his innocence. The question is: Who is responsible for reporting the crime and who is the vandal besides Rufus? Find out in this interesting, well written book. The story takes place in ancient Rome. The main characters are Caius, Rufus, Antonius, Mucius, Flavius, Julius, and Publius. They are the boys that attend the Xanthos School. It all begins when the boys arrive at school one morning to find that their teacher has been assaulted. They try to figure out who could have been responsible when another problem occurs. Rufus is sent to prison under suspicion of vandalism and dishonor towards the Emperor. They are convinced that Rufus was not responsible, so they set out to find who is. Their antics include a chase scene and the recollection of an exciting dinner at Tellus's house. This book by Henry Winterfeld is very well written and fun to read. It's hard to put down. In my opinion, everyone who likes mysteries should read this book.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well-designed mystery for young readers
*by A***R on January 9, 2025*

I read books I plan to pass on to young friends before I gift them to preview the quality of the writing, the appropriateness the reading level, etc. This is a very unique detective story featuring a group of boys who attend the same school, set in the Roman empire. I found it a little difficult to get into the story just because of the uniquely Roman names and setting, but it was more about acclimating than poor writing. The story is believable and engaging and comes to a satisfying conclusion. The action makes sense while not giving away the secrets necessary to a good detective story. This one won't be for every kid, but many will enjoy it as I did!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful book
*by A***. on August 11, 2014*

I read this book in junior high school, and loved it then. I remembered it when Amazon offered it to me based on another purchase I made, one of those "if you bought A, you may like B" offers. So I bought it and I enjoyed it a lot now, 40+ years later. It's a wonderful book for kids, it's characters are fun, the Roman setting is interesting. I enjoyed it so much, I bought the sequel. I have really enjoyed re-discovering the books I loved when I was a teenager through Amazon. It's a wonderful service.

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