Book cover of Minimus Pupil's Book: Starting out in Latin

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A lively introduction to Latin for children aged 7 and over. Join in the fun with Minimus - a mix of myths, stories, grammar support and historical background! This pupil's book is a lively, colourful introduction to the Latin language and the culture of Roman Britain. A fun way to…

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1 author picked Minimus Pupil's Book as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

There are many books for kids who would like to learn Latin but this charmingly illustrated book, also set in Roman Britain, is one of the most accessible, especially for children in primary school.

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