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Synopsis
As their gladiator training continues, the enslaved Decimus Rex and his five cellmates are forced to endure a series of public trials in the Arena, including hand-to-hand combat with a fellow slave, under the watchful eye of the trial-master Slavious Doom.
Is Escape from Evil appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Middle grade historical fantasy with gladiatorial combat violence appropriate for the age group—fighting, peril, and slavery themes but no graphic gore. Characters face life-threatening situations in arena trials.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include slavery, captivity, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Fans of action-packed historical adventures will love following Decimus and his fellow enslaved gladiators as they fight for survival in the arena.