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Escape from Pompeii

Name: Escape from Pompeii
ISBN: 9781845070595

By Christina Balit

When Vesuvius erupts, two friends race through ash-choked Pompeii—but will they reach the harbour?

dramatic · historical · engaging · educational

Genres

Historical Fiction Friendship/Family

What is Escape from Pompeii about?

In the bustling Roman city of Pompeii, young Tranio, the son of an actor, and his friend Livia, the baker's daughter, enjoy their daily adventures. One fateful August day in AD 79, Mount Vesuvius erupts violently, turning their world into chaos. As the ground trembles and the sky darkens with ash, Tranio and Livia must flee to the harbour, embarking on a perilous journey to escape the catastrophic destruction of their beloved city.

About the author

Christina Balit is a talented British author and illustrator who loves to bring stories to life with her beautiful drawings. She is well known for illustrating books like 'The Arabian Nights' and 'Escape from Pompeii.' Christina enjoys exploring history and myths, sharing exciting tales with children all around the world through her colourful artwork.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

This edition

2013

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