{"title":"Julius Zebra","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"julius-zebra-5-books-collection-set-ages-7-9-paperback","title":"Julius Zebra Series 5 Books Collection Set by Gary Northfield - Ages 7-9 - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJulius Zebra: Rumble with the Romans!\u003cbr\u003e\nJulius Zebra: Bundle with the Britons!\u003cbr\u003e\nJulius Zebra: Entangled with the Egyptians!\u003cbr\u003e\nJulius Zebra: Grapple with the Greeks!\u003cbr\u003e\nJulius Zebra Joke Book Jamboree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9781406383621\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Walker Books\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: 7-9 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMeet Julius Zebra, the loud, opinionated hero who refuses to be anyone's dinner, in this riotously funny five-book paperback collection from Gary Northfield. Blending comic-strip artwork with fast-paced chapter-book storytelling, Julius drags his long-suffering friends through ancient Rome, Britain, Egypt and Greece, before rounding off the set with a joke book crammed full of gags. Perfect for ages 7-9, this collection turns history into hilarious, unforgettable adventure and is a brilliant pick for reluctant readers, classrooms and family bookshelves alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Julius Zebra series follows a stripy, sharp-tongued zebra captured on the African savanna alongside his friends Milus the lion and Cornelius the warthog, swept into the gladiatorial world of ancient Rome. In Rumble with the Romans!, Julius fights for survival and freedom in the Colosseum. Bundle with the Britons! sends the gang to the wild frontier of Roman Britain to face rebellious new opponents. Entangled with the Egyptians! sees Julius shipwrecked and mistaken for a horse god in ancient Egypt, while Grapple with the Greeks! pits him against mythical monsters alongside the demi-god Heracles in pursuit of a golden apple. Rounding out the set, Julius Zebra Joke Book Jamboree delivers a jam-packed collection of gags in the same irreverent spirit as the novels. Each book combines Gary Northfield's distinctive comic illustrations with accessible, funny prose, making ancient history feel vivid and thoroughly entertaining, while slipping in genuine historical detail and fun facts that make them a sneaky educational treat too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive full paperback books in one great-value collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComic-style illustrations throughout support reluctant and visual readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-paced humour keeps young readers engaged chapter after chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSneaks in real historical detail from Rome, Britain, Egypt and Greece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a bonus joke book for extra giggles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift set for birthdays, Christmas or classroom reading corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGary Northfield is a British cartoonist and author who has been writing and drawing comics since 2002. He is best known for creating Derek the Sheep, a long-running strip in The Beano, and has contributed to titles including The Phoenix, The Dandy and Horrible Histories magazine. Gary is also the author of The Terrible Tales of the Teenytinysaurs and Gary's Garden. His love of animals and playful sense of humour shine through in the Julius Zebra series, which has become a bestselling favourite for young readers who enjoy comedy with their history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFunny, fast and full of heart, this five-book Julius Zebra set turns ancient history into laugh-out-loud adventure. 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Five follow Julius Zebra, a wisecracking African zebra who blunders through ancient Rome, Britain, Egypt, Greece and China, while a bonus sixth title introduces the superpowered animal gang of Mighty Mega Pets. Bursting with cartoon illustrations, slapstick humour and genuine historical detail, this collection suits young readers who love laughing their way through a story while soaking up facts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Julius Zebra series opens with Rumble with the Romans!, where Julius and his savannah friends are captured and forced into gladiator training, fighting for freedom in the Colosseum. Battle with the Britons! sends the gang to rain-soaked Britain to clash with fierce tribes. Entangled with the Egyptians! shipwrecks the crew on the Nile, mistaken for sacred animals amid pyramid schemes and royal plots. Grapple with the Greeks! mixes mythical monsters, a labyrinth and a quest for a golden apple. Commotion in Ancient China! closes the main series with dynasties, inventions and imperial intrigue. The sixth book, Mighty Mega Pets: Freaky Food Fiasco!, is a separate graphic-novel series from the same author, following ordinary pets who gain wild powers after eating a mysterious substance, with a lighter focus on teamwork and friendship. 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His Julius Zebra series has become one of the best-loved illustrated fiction franchises for young readers, praised for blending genuine historical research with irreverent, character-driven comedy. 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