I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79 (i Survived Graphic Novel #10)
Scholastic Inc. · Paperback · September 3, 2024
A bold graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Dave Shephard.
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- Who it’s for
- Pompeii’s history arrives in vivid, high-action panels, with the real event close behind.
- Themes
- Pompeii and Vesuvius, Survival during a volcanic eruption, Historical facts
- Pacing
- Fast
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A bold graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Dave Shephard. The beast beneath the mountain is restless... 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.
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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.
History in Motion
Pompeii’s history arrives in vivid, high-action panels, with the real event close behind.
Come here for
- Pompeii’s history rendered as high-action graphic storytelling
- The tense pull of a city facing Vesuvius
Expect
- A graphic novel adaptation combining historical facts and storytelling
- A back section with facts and photos about the real event
Where it sits
| Historical Comics | 87% |
|---|---|
| Survival Stories | 57% |
| Ancient Civilizations | 46% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Action Comics
- Historical Comics
- Ancient Civilizations
- Authors
- Lauren Tarshis
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
- Published
- September 3, 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Pompeii and Vesuvius · Survival during a volcanic eruption · Historical facts
- Reading lane
- Action Comics
Book 10 in the i Survived Graphic Novel series.