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I survived the destruction of Pompeii, AD 79 / Lauren Tarshis ; adapted by Georgia Ball ; art by Dave Shepherd.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781338883084 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 147 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 24 cm.
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Graphix, 2024.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 8 through 12. |
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| Subject: | Survival > Juvenile fiction. Cartoons and comics. Pompeii (Extinct city) > Juvenile fiction. Vesuvius (Italy) > Eruption, 79 > Juvenile fiction. |
| Genre: | Graphic novels. Comics (Graphic works) Graphic novel adaptations. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Lakeshore Branch | J FIC Ball | 31681030054308 | JFIC GN | Checked out | 11/26/2025 |
- Baker & Taylor
This riveting graphic novel adaptation of the best-selling book combines historical facts with action-packed storytelling as it follows Marcus and his fatherâs fight to survive the epic destruction of Pompeii after Vesuvius explodes into a huge cloud of ash and rocks. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations. - Baker & Taylor
"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"-- - Scholastic
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. 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.
