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The Roman Mysteries: The Secrets of Vesuvius

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By Caroline Lawrence
Series: The Roman Mysteries
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The Roman Mysteries: The Secrets of Vesuvius by Caroline Lawrence takes young readers on an adventurous journey to ancient Pompeii. The story follows a group of friends as they attempt to solve a mystery linked to a cryptic puzzle. Their quest is set against the backdrop of the looming eruption of Mount Vesuvius, adding urgency and excitement to their investigation.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by ancient Roman history and enjoy a gripping adventure filled with mystery and intrigue. With engaging characters and a well-crafted plot set against the backdrop of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, it offers a captivating blend of historical detail and detective work, perfect for young readers who love a blend of educational content and thrilling storytelling.

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The Roman Mysteries: The Secrets of Vesuvius

The new title in this mystery series set in ancient Rome, featuring the destruction of Pompeii.

Second in a six-book series, following THE THIEVES OF OSTIA. A unique concept, combining terrific storytelling with 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 disasters and is covered in all schools Rights to the series have now been sold in 17 territories Inspiration for the prime time BBC TV series Over 900,000 copies of the series sold in the UK alone

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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!

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The Secrets of Vesuvius is praised as an engaging entry in Caroline Lawrence's Roman Mysteries series, offering a delightful mix of adventure and historical education. The narrative follows the adventures of Flavia Gemina and her friends, cleverly intertwining facts about the ancient world with a compelling storyline set during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The book is noted for its ability to convey a wealth of historical information while maintaining an entertaining and lively pace.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781842550212

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2002

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion Children's Books

Illustration: 1 Maps

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 195g

Pages: 224

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Caroline Lawrence Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: The Roman Mysteries Young Adult

About the Author

Caroline Lawrence is American. She won a scholarship to Cambridge to read Classical Archaeology, then did a degree in Hebrew and Jewish studies at University College London. She now lives in London with her English husband and teaches Latin, Greek, Hebrew, Art and French to children. www romanmysteries.com

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