'Sol Invictus by Ben Gartner is a fantastic follow-up that delivers! Keeping true to the spirit of the first book and its lovable heroes, this sequel to Eye of Ra ramps up the action, character growth, and overall stakes.

Sam Subity, author of The Last Shadow Warrior 'I was so excited to read this second book in the Eye of Ra series and was not disappointed! With tons of action, humor, excellent character development, and historical details that will make you feel like you've been swept back in time too, this is sure to be a winner for middle grade readers.' Caroline Lawrence, author of 17-book series The Roman Mysteries 'Fans of Ben Gartner's first book will gobble this up!' Middle grade readers with a love of adventure and history are sure to connect with John and Sarah in this dynamic story.Diligently researched, Sol Invictus recounts historical events in a way that is captivating and engaging while simultaneously educating readers of all ages.' Middle readers who treasure ancient history with a side of adventure will welcome this fantasy story.' 'Gartner has a knack for action and creating compelling historical personalities. 'Once again, Gartner deftly weaves real-life history into a compelling adventure, offering high-stakes, realistic danger and vivid scene-setting.' For graduates of the Magic Tree House looking for a thrilling middle grade page-turner, read Sol Invictus, book two of The Eye of Ra series! Surrounded by clashing cultures on the ancient Roman frontier, they must fulfill their quest to unite the emperor with his enemy, an Alemanni barbarian, or risk being stuck in time forever.Īn action-packed fantasy full of sword fights, chariot chases, fearsome wild animals, and high mountain survival. Siblings John and Sarah barely made it home last time, but in their next time traveling adventure the challenge really heats up. => 1st Place, Gertrude Warner Middle Grade Fiction Award => Gold Medal in Children's 4th-6th, 2021 International Readers' Favorite Awards Gold Recipient, Mom's Choice Awards Honoring Excellence