This narrative non-fiction book brings to life the powerful story of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in Pompeii, based on the firsthand account of Pliny the Younger. The year is 79 A.D. The seventeen-year-old Roman student Pliny the Younger is at his home across from the bustling city of Pompeii, where people are engaged in their daily activities. The tremors that sometimes shake the ground are appearing more frequently than usual, but no one is aware of the catastrophic event that is about to unfold. Meanwhile, underground, pressure is building beneath the mountain that towers over the surrounding towns and villages. What follows is one of the most extraordinary and terrifying natural disasters in recorded history. This dramatic narrative is based on letters written by the Roman historian Pliny the Younger after the event, and it is reimagined with characters from the city of Pompeii known to have existed, such as the businesswoman Julia Felix and the politician Julius Polybius. The story describes the various stages of the eruption, as well as details on how the history of Pompeii was later uncovered by archaeologists. A timeline and a glossary provide additional information, ideal for history enthusiasts.

Pages: 80, Year of Publication: 0220, Dimensions: 23.5x23.5cm