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I Survived: Destruction of Pompeii, 79 AD

Series: I Survived
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I Survived: Destruction of Pompeii, 79 AD by Lauren Tarshis is a thrilling tale about a young boy named Marcus, who navigates the chaos and devastation as Mount Vesuvius erupts in ancient Pompeii. As Marcus struggles to find safety, he must rely on his courage and resourcefulness to survive one of history's most catastrophic natural disasters. This gripping story brings history alive for young readers with vivid details and heart-pounding action.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by historical events and thrilling survival stories. It offers an exciting tale of bravery and adventure, bringing ancient history to life as a young protagonist navigates the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius. It's perfect for young readers interested in history and adventure.

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I Survived: Destruction of Pompeii, 79 AD

In this thrilling addition to the best-selling I Survived series, readers are taken back to antiquity with a young boy trying to escape as Mount Vesuvius erupts. Does he have what it takes to survive the epic destruction of Pompeii?

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The beast beneath the mountain is restless...

No one in the bustling city of Pompeii worries when the ground trembles beneath their feet. The beast under the mountain Vesuvius, high above the city, wakes up angry sometimes—and always goes back to sleep.

But Marcus is afraid. He knows something is terribly wrong—and his father, who trusts science more than mythical beasts, agrees. When Vesuvius explodes into a cloud of fiery ash and rocks fall from the sky like rain, will they have time to escape—and survive the epic destruction of Pompeii?

I Survived: Destruction of Pompeii, 79 AD by Lauren Tarshis captures the dramatic and terrifying experience of one of history's most infamous natural disasters.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780545459396

Publisher: Scholastic US

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 August 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: Scholastic US

Audience: Children

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Weight: 0g

Pages: 112

About the Author

Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series tells stories of young people and their resilience and strength in the midst of unimaginable disasters and times of turmoil. Lauren has brought her signature warmth and exhaustive research to topics such as the battle of D-Day, the American Revolution, Hurricane Katrina, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and other world events. She lives in Connecticut with her family, and can be found online at laurentarshis.com.

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