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The Eagle of the Ninth

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by Rosemary Sutcliff

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Has anyone tried reading this aloud? How does it flow as a read-aloud. I have a 9 and 11 year old. Thanks!
Leah Good My mom read these books aloud to my brother and I when we were around those ages (maybe a little older). I remember begging her to keep going, so it m…moreMy mom read these books aloud to my brother and I when we were around those ages (maybe a little older). I remember begging her to keep going, so it must have worked pretty well as a read-aloud.(less)
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Hi :) In my country, publisher won't publish other books in The Dolphing Ring Cycle. So I can read only The Eagle of The Ninth. What should I do? Just read first book, or read none?
Lucy I tried reading (well I actually read) the second/third book (the following), but didn't like it a all. In my opinion you should only read this one an…moreI tried reading (well I actually read) the second/third book (the following), but didn't like it a all. In my opinion you should only read this one and neglect the others. They kinda of connect to the book prior, but one deals with totally different characters and a different story line for each one. I assume that the main characters are child children of the protagonist from this book, hence the family ring. But you can definitely read it as a stand alone. (less)
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Hi :) can anyone tell me what happens to Esca at the end of this book? Is he in the other books of the series as well? Furthermore, I have only seen the film adaptation and was wondering how similar the book and film are? Thanks in advance x
Andrea David Hi. This has been answered elsewhere here on goodreads. Here is the link: Eagle of the Ninth Books Vs. Movie https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
…moreHi. This has been answered elsewhere here on goodreads. Here is the link: Eagle of the Ninth Books Vs. Movie https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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