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I survived the destruction of Pompeii, AD 79

"No one in the bustling city of Pompeii worries when the ground trembles beneath their feet. The beast under the mountain Vesuvius, high above the city, wakes up angry sometimes--and always goes back to sleep. But Marcus is afraid. He knows something is terribly wrong--and his father, who trust...

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Main Author: Ball, Georgia (Author)
Other Authors: Aguilera, Juanma (Colorist), Chiang, Janice (letterer.), Tarshis, Lauren.
Format: Books Print Book Comic & Graphic Novel
Language: English
Published: New York, NY : Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic, 2024.
Edition: First edition.
Series: I survived (Graphic novel series)
Subjects:
Volcanic eruptions > Juvenile fiction.
Volcanic eruptions > Comic books, strips, etc.
Survival > Juvenile fiction.
Survival > Comic books, strips, etc.
Vesuvius (Italy) > Eruption, 79 > Juvenile fiction.
Vesuvius (Italy) > Eruption, 79 > Comic books, strips, etc.
Pompeii (Extinct city) > Juvenile fiction.
Pompeii (Extinct city) > Comic books, strips, etc.
Graphic novels.
Graphic novel adaptations.
Historical comics.
Adaptations en romans graphiques.
Bandes dessineĢes historiques.
Summary: "No one in the bustling city of Pompeii worries when the ground trembles beneath their feet. The beast under the mountain Vesuvius, high above the city, wakes up angry sometimes--and always goes back to sleep. But Marcus is afraid. He knows something is terribly wrong--and his father, who trusts science more than mythical beasts, agrees. When Vesuvius explodes into a huge cloud of ash and rocks that fall from the sky like rain, will they have time to escape--and survive the epic destruction of Pompeii? Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series comes to vivid life in graphic novel editions. Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the I Survived chapter book series, these graphic novels combine historical facts with high-action storytelling that's sure to keep any reader turning the pages. Includes a nonfiction section at the back with facts and photos about the real-life event"--
Item Description: "Based on the novel in the New York Times bestselling series by Lauren Tarshis."
Chiefly illustrations.
Physical Description: 147 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN: 9781338883084
1338883089
9781338883077
1338883070
Author Notes: Lauren Tarshis was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is the author of Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree, Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell in Love, and the I Survived series. She is also an editorial director for language arts at Scholastic, the editor of Storyworks magazine, and oversees Scope magazine. Her title, I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii 79 A. D. made The New York Times Best Seller List in 2014.

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