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School Library Journal
Reviewed on November 1, 2010
Gr 4–6—This companion to the author's Highway Robbery (Greenwillow, 2009) begins in the same way: a lad is handed the reins of a horse and told to take care of the animal until its owner returns. Set in ancient Rome, this is the story of the mad emperor Caligula's infamous horse, Incitatus, who was one of two consuls, appointed by the tyrannical and crazy emperor. The animal has his own house and retinue of servants, and is fed gold flakes in his oats. Marcus, a baker's so...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on January 1, 2011
In Thompson's Highway Robbery (rev. 7/09), highwayman Dick Turpin handed Black Bess's reins to a London waif, then disappeared. Now another silver-tongued youth spins a rousing, nearly plausible tale of how he came to possess a horse of high degree. Marcus, a Roman baker's son, ends up with Incitatus, beloved steed of Emperor "Gaius" (think vicious tyrant Caligula). "Take care of him," says the s...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2010
Silver-tongued Marcus spins a rousing tale of how he came to possess Incitatus, beloved steed of Emperor "Gaius" (think vicious tyrant Ca...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on January 1, 2011
Perfect for emerging chapter-book readers—the lively, fast-paced story consists of short chapters and ample illustrations. An entertaining plotline; young readers will enjoy that a horse, appointed consul, is the second most powerfu...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
