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

Written by Lauren Tarshis
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8 - 12
Reading age
112
Page count
105
Words per page
700L
Lexile measure
Aug 26, 2014
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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?

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familynatural disasterscouragevolcanoesfather-son relationshipssurvivalescapeslaveryancient Rome

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780606360678
    Publication Date
    August 26, 2014
    Page Count
    112
    Words Per Page
    105
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2014501748
    Lexile® Level
    700L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Q
    ATOS® Book Level
    5.1
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    2
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    169148
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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