Surviving Vesuvius : a lucky escape from the tragic fate of ancient Pompeii
Harrisson, Christopher2025
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The year is 79 AD. Seventeen year-old Roman student Pliny the Younger is at his home across the bay from the bustling town of Pompeii, where people are going about their daily business. The tremors that sometimes shake the ground are coming more frequently than usual, but all are unaware of the cataclysmic event that is about to unfold. Meanwhile, underground, pressure is building beneath the mountain that looms over the surrounding towns and villages. What follows is one of the most extraordinary and frightening natural disasters in recorded history. This dramatic retelling is based on letters written by Roman historian Pliny the Younger after the event, and is reimagined featuring characters from the town of Pompeii who are known to have existed, such as the businesswoman Julia Felix and politician Julius Polybius. The story describes the various stages of the eruption, as well as detailing how the history of Pompeii was later uncovered by archaeologists. A timeline and glossary provide extra information, ideal for history enthusiasts.
Main title:
Surviving Vesuvius : a lucky escape from the tragic fate of ancient Pompeii / Beth Waters, Christopher Harrisson.
Author:
Harrisson, Christopher, authorWaters, Beth, illustrator
Imprint:
London : Wide Eyed Editions, 2025.©2025
Collation:
1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations, colour map ; 30 cm
Audience:
Interest age level: 7-11 years old.
ISBN:
9780711279230 (hbk)9780711279230
Dewey class:
937.7937
Language:
English
Subject:
Pliny, the Younger -- Juvenile literatureFelix, Julia, active 1st century -- Juvenile literatureVolcanic eruptions -- Juvenile literatureSurvival -- Juvenile literatureRome -- Civilization -- Juvenile literatureVesuvius (Italy) -- Eruption, 79 -- Juvenile literaturePompeii (Extinct city) -- Juvenile literatureCreative nonfictionIllustrated works
BRN:
577512
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Library | Junior Non-Fiction History | J 937 HAR | Available |