My Family and Other Romans - Author Marie Basting

My Family and Other Romans!

What happens when your dad’s obsession with Roman re-enactments goes a little too far? Silvia Fortuna Juno De Luca (yes — her real name) finds out when her dad accidentally time-travels to Ancient Rome. Determined to bring him back, Silvia dives into the past... only to discover she might just be a Roman goddess herself!

With toga-clad chaos, mischievous gods, and a time-travel twist, Silvia must navigate emperors, centurions and harp-loving gladiators to save her dad — and possibly all of Rome. This wildly funny, fast-paced adventure is bursting with heart, history and hilarious surprises.

A must-read for fans of Loki, Who Let the Gods Out? and Horrible Histories.

Why we — and schools — love it:

• Blends Roman history with laugh-out-loud adventure — perfect for KS2 history units.
• Promotes confidence, identity and family bonds through a strong female lead.
• A creative way to explore mythology, time travel and classical civilizations.

Written by Marie Basting | Published by Chicken House | Paperback | 288 pages | Ages 8+