by Caroline Lawrence (Author)
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!
Format: hardcover
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Published:
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