"This was a brilliant story on so many levels. There was the Roman level, obviously! There are so many details and facts about the Romans in Britain told through a truly captivating story. There were bullies and how best to deal with them. And there was the mental health level. Tim's mum has struggled to be a present parent since a trauma a few years ago, and Tim has taken over the adult role. He comes to realise this isn't how it should be. The start made me cry, I really wanted a better life for Tim, but his mum was so unwell I couldn't see it changing. Then he ended up in Roman Britain, and he learnt more than just history. When all these things combine, you get this truly amazing story."