The Secrets of Vesuvius
The Secrets of Vesuvius
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The Secrets of Vesuvius

Written by Caroline Lawrence
Book #2 in the The Roman Mysteries Series
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It’s the summer of AD 79 and Flavia Gemina and her friends, Jonathan, Nubia and Lupus, set sail for the Bay of Naples where they are going to stay with Flavia’s uncle near Pompeii. Once they arrive, they are soon absorbed in a quest to solve a riddle that may lead to treasure. But then tragedy strikes: Mount Vesuvius erupts and the friends must flee for their lives! Not just a mystery - this is an absolutely thrilling action adventure that brings history to life!

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friendshipculturevolcanoesItalyGreek and Roman mythologyadventure and adventurersAncient to 499 ADsurvival storiesriddlesancient civilizations

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781842550212
    Publication Date
    July 1, 2002
    Publisher
    Orion Childrens
    Original Publication Date
    January 1, 2001
    Page Count
    213
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    9 - 12 years

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