The genre of this book is adventure and historical fiction. This book I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, 79 A. D. is about a boy who has difficulty in escaping Mt. Vesuvius. His name is Marcus. Marcus used to be the slave of Linus Selius, a scientist, and his father, Tata, helped the man out with his studies. When the scientist died, Tata was sold, and Marcus' life at Festus' house in Pompeii became very difficult. Pompeii is seeing a lot of natural disturbances, and when there is great trembling in the marketplace it knocks an old lady down, Marcus helps her up. She warns him that disastrous times are coming and advises that he should "Follow the Hand of Mercury.” When Marcus sees gladiators coming into town and recognizes his father, he is determined to rescue his father from certain death. The disturbances, as well as the appearance of a horse the two are able to ride, make this escape possible, but Tata feels forced to go back to the town and let everyone know that the disaster is coming and that everyone should get away. The guards don't take the slaves seriously and their freedom is again in peril. Can the two survive not only the volcano but also the evil Festus? I would recommend this book to people who enjoy adventure and historical fiction.
Reviewed by Adriana ~ 6th Grade
Lexile 700
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