Go back in time to witness the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in the Roman Empire. Follow Trainios, the son of an actor, and his friend Livia, the daughter of a baker, as they witness the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Trainios, like most Roman boys, enjoys watching things unfold: traders selling their goods, ships unloading exotic cargo, politicians delivering speeches in the market. But on a hot August day, a very different scene unfolds. The ground starts to tremble, the sky darkens. People run seeking air. Heading towards the port, Trainios and Livia hide in a boat and become witnesses to one of the most terrifying moments in recorded history - the eruption of Vesuvius and the destruction of their beloved city, Pompeii. Although this book explores the sensitive topic of a tragic natural disaster, it is ideal for children in the second and third grades. It excellently explains the daily life of the Romans from a child's perspective. It closely follows the KS2 curriculum for students studying the Romans in school.