Roman Mysteries 3: The Pirates of Pompeii

The third in Caroline Lawrence's internationally bestselling Roman Mysteries series, re-issued with a fantastic new cover look. AD 79, following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius and the destruction of Pompeii. Among the thousands of people huddled in refugee camps along the bay of Naples are Flavia Gemina and her friends Jonathan the Jewish boy, Nubia the African slave-girl, and Lupus the mute beggar boy. A talented storyteller, Caroline Lawrence has created a delightfully readable and accessible series that children will want to read time and time again.