I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79 is by Lauren Tarshis. The tenth book in the I Survived series. A cute little historical fiction book that takes us back to ancient Rome. Marcus and his father are runaway slaves who just happen to find themselves in Pompeii on the day Mount Vesuvius erupts and destroys the city. This book may make young readers desire to learn more about the real incident and Tarshis provides a list of books to help the curious on their way.
Ratings: 5th grade - 7 out of 10.
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