Escape from Pompeii
The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 meant death for most of the Roman citizens living in Pompeii. But some people must have survived, and Christina Balit has used this as the starting-point for her story. It tells of Tranio, an actor's son, and his friend Livia, the baker's daughter, who...
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The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 meant death for most of the Roman citizens living in Pompeii. But some people must have survived, and Christina Balit has used this as the starting-point for her story. It tells of Tranio, an actor's son, and his friend Livia, the baker's daughter, who witness the destruction of their beloved city.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9781845070595 (1845070593)
Publish date: February 26th 2013
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pages no: 32
Edition language: English
An odd book - totally beautiful, gorgeous illustrations paired with totally dull and uninspired text and an utterly unconvincing storyline. Disappointing.
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