I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, 79 A.D.
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · Est. 1.5 hour read

I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, 79 A.D.

Written by Lauren Tarshis

An eleven-year-old slave in ancient Pompeii witnesses the eruption of Mount Vesuvius while trying to rescue his father from a life of gladiatorial combat.

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112 pages· 11,741 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· 700L· AR 5.1 · 2 AR pts
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During the infamous eruption of Mount Vesuvius, one boy struggles to escape. Can he survive the most devastating disaster of ancient times? In this thrilling addition to the bestselling I SURVIVED series, readers are taken back to antiquity with a young boy trying to escape as the giant Mount Vesuvius erupts. Does he have what it takes to survive the epic destruction of Pompeii?

At a glance
Format
Prebound-Glued
Pages
112
Words
11,741
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
700L
AR book level
5.1
AR points
2
AR quiz
169148
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~Q
AR interest level
MG
Publication
Published
August 26, 2014
Edition
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780606360678
LCCN
2014501748

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