| The Secrets of Vesuvius Contributor(s): Lawrence, Caroline (Author) |
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ISBN: 1842550217 ISBN-13: 9781842550212 Publisher: Orion Children's Books OUR PRICE: $9.89 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2002 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Ancient Civilizations - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - Survival Stories |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Series: Roman Mysteries (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.67" H x 5.16" W x 7.81" (0.46 lbs) 224 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Italy |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 65958 Reading Level: 5.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 6.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: It's the summer of AD 79 and Flavia Gemina and her friends, Jonathan, Nubia and Lupus, set sail for the Bay of Naples where they are going to stay with Flavia's uncle near Pompeii. Once they arrive, they are soon absorbed in a quest to solve a riddle that may lead to treasure. But then tragedy strikes: Mount Vesuvius erupts and the friends must flee for their lives! Not just a mystery - this is an absolutely thrilling action adventure that brings history to life! |