The Impossible Gladiator
$16.98
- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
26 May 2026
Summary
‘A complete triumph of imagination … readers are going to fall in love with this brilliant series’ - A. F. Steadman, bestselling author of Skandar
The action adventure of Gladiator meets the time travel of Doctor Who in the third title of this epic series by bestselling award-winner M. G. Leonard. Perfect for 8 to 12-year-old fans of Adventures on Trains. Supports the key stage 2 curriculum. Illustrated throughout in black and white by Manuel Sumberac.
…Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781035024377 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1035024373 |
| Author: | M.G. Leonard, Manuel Sumberac |
| Publisher: | Pan Macmillan |
| Imprint: | Macmillan Children's Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 26 May 2026 |
| Weight: | 224g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 132mm x 19mm |
| Series: | Time Keys |
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Critics Review
A captivating adventure loaded with history and intrigue – Abi Elphinstone on The Impossible GladiatorA cracking series with stunning illustrations – Christopher Edge, on The Impossible GladiatorIt’s a total belter! Loads of action… I absolutely loved it. – Rob BiddulphM. G. Leonard has done it again! Another genius thrilling adventure! – Jasbinder BilanA thrilling time-travel adventure for 8+ – Imogen Russell Williams on Hunt for the Golden Scarab * The Guardian *A note-perfect, time-travelling blockbuster - richly imagined, genuinely fresh … A perfect book to open doors for reluctant readers. – Jack Meggitt-Phillips, author of The Beast and the Bethany on Hunt for the Golden ScarabClassic and fresh - a breathtaking adventure – Eoin Colfer on Hunt for the Golden ScarabFast, dramatic, exciting – Hannah Gold on Hunt for the Golden ScarabA beautiful concept and a spellbinding, seat-of-the-pants adventure, Hunt for the Golden Scarab is fabulous, fast paced and thrilling. More please! – Jonathan StroudUtterly transporting, meticulously researched and a complete triumph of imagination. History, time travel and mystery combine in this epic new adventure from one of our best writers … I know so many readers are going to fall in love with this new brilliant series. – A. F. Steadman, bestselling author of the Skandar series on Hunt for the Golden Scarab
M.G. Leonard’s epic new Time Keys series is a time-travelling wonder!Leonard was inspired to write this breathtaking series from her own lifelong passion for music and she certainly hits all the right notes with this all-action opener, fabulously illustrated by Croatian artist Manuel Sumberac.
– Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Post *Tremendous fun! A gripping and rollicking adventure – Liz Hyder, author of The Twelve on Hunt for the Golden ScarabA captivating time travel adventure – music, magic, martial arts and Ancient Egypt – Rashmi Sirdeshpande on Hunt for the Golden ScarabAbsolutely brilliant page-turner. Atmospheric, entertaining and packed to the brim with fascinating facts … Loved it – Lauren St John on Hunt for the Golden ScarabA swashbuckling tale of time travel and derring-do * Daily Telegraph *This thrilling adventure is packed with history, mystery and action * The Week Junior - Book of the Week on Hunt for the Golden Scarab *An absolutely incredible story – Natasha Harding on Hunt for the Golden Scarab * The Sun *Leonard never fails to provide engaging adventures with just the right level of peril; and well-drawn bad guys * Irish Examiner *About The Author
M.G. Leonard
M.G. Leonard has made up stories since she was a little girl, but back then people called them fibs or tall tales, so she didn’t think to write them down. After a successful career in the music industry and the arts, she finally dared to put pen to paper. Her inventive stories about beetles, birds, and trains are hugely popular. Her books have been translated into over forty languages and won many awards. In this, her most ambitious series yet, M. G. Leonard combines her passion for music, love of history, and instinct for adventure, to bring readers the Time Keys books.
Manuel Sumberac is a Croatian-based illustrator and animator. He graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb, where he was drawn towards the fascinating world of illustration. His work has been published and recognized in numerous book illustrations and covers, including The Dalemark Quartet, Orphans of the Tide, The Night Before Christmas, and Steampunk Frankenstein, among many others. Manuel creates his illustrations using digital techniques combined with traditional media.
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