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This is the debut series by Annelise Gray, an adventure story like no other for ages 9+, inspired by  none other but Circus Maximus, the greatest sporting stage of the ancient Roman world, where the best horses and charioteers compete in a deadly race!

Dido is twelve years old and has one dream and one dream only: to be the first female charioteer at the great Circus Maximus. But such ambitions are forbidden to girls and she must be content with helping her father Antonius – the trainer of Rome's most popular racing team, The Greens.

But when her father is brutally murdered, she runs away, finding refuge far from her dream of Circus triumphs and the beloved horse she left behind in Rome. And the threat to her life isn't over as she faces a powerful and terrifying new enemy... the emperor Caligula.

Dido's determination, wit and adventurous spirit will take her along the path less traveled, and she will overcome all kinds of challenges, from outwitting the emperor and his bounty hunters, to facing dangerous races that put her life at risk. 

This pulse-pounding adventure series set in Ancient Rome is perfect for history buffs, fans of Amari And The Night Brothers, The Last Wild Trilogy, the Rebel Skies Trilogy and October, October. 

Love this series? Check out our list of the Best Adventure Book Series for 11 and 12 year olds

All the Circus Maximus books in order:

Book 1: Race to the Death (2021)
Book 2: Rivals on the Track (2022)
Book 3: Rider of the Storm (2023)
Book 4: Return of the Champion (2024)

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Book 1
Circus Maximus: Race to the Death
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Circus Maximus: Race to the Death

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Book 2
Circus Maximus ~ Rivals On the Track
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Circus Maximus ~ Rivals On the Track

Dido is the only girl ever to have raced to victory at the Circus Maximus, Rome's greatest sporting arena. Now she and h... MoreCircus Maximus ~ Rivals On the Track

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Book 3
Circus Maximus: Rider of the Storm: A Roman Adventure
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Circus Maximus: Rider of the Storm: A Roman Adventure

Dido gallops headlong into her third adventure, following her escapades in the riveting and action-packed Race to the De... MoreCircus Maximus: Rider of the Storm: A Roman Adventure

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Circus Maximus: Return of the Champion: An Ancient Roman adventure
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Circus Maximus: Return of the Champion: An Ancient Roman adventure

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