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The Secrets of Vesuvius: A Roman Mystery

The Secrets of Vesuvius: A Roman Mystery

by Caroline Lawrence (Author)

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    Paperback 2001

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Synopsis

It's the summer of AD 79, and Flavia Gemina the sea captain's daughter and her friends Jonathan the Jewish boy, Nubia the African slave-girl and Lupus the homeless beggar-boy set sail for the Bay of Naples, to stay with Flavia's uncle near Pompeii. They are soon absorbing in trying to solve a riddle that may lead to treasure. But then tragedy strikes - Mount Vesuvius erupts and the children are fleeing for their lives, in one of the worst natural disasters ever recorded. Not just a mystery - an absolutely thrilling action adventure that makes you feel you were there!

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 213
 Edition: 1st
 Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Published: 15 Nov 2001
ISBN 10: 1842550802
ISBN 13: 9781842550809
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
 Book Overview: Second in a series, following THE THIEVES OF OSTIA A unique concept, terrific storytelling and authentic historical detail Ancient Rome a favourite topic with children and National Curriculum Key Stages 1, 2 and 3 All the appeal of a gang of friends solving mysteries The destruction of Pompeii is one of the all-time great historical events Rights sold in 17 territories Over 900,000 copies of the whole series sold in the UK alone Inspiration for the prime time BBC TV series

Author Bio
Caroline Lawrence is American. She won a scholarship to Cambridge to read Classical Archaeology, then did a degree in Hebrew and Jewish studies at University College London. She now lives in London with her English husband and teaches Latin, Greek, Hebrew, Art and French to children.