"Pompeii" by Karen Moncrieffe revolves around the lives of the citizens of Pompeii on the eve of the catastrophic eruption of Vesuvius. The story intertwines various characters—from a young slave yearning for freedom, to a wealthy merchant entangled in his own ambitions—each facing personal struggles against the backdrop of impending disaster. As tensions rise and relationships deepen, the city prepares for a vibrant festival, unaware that nature is about to unleash its fury. The narrative captures the beauty and fragility of life, ultimately leading to a poignant exploration of survival and fate in the face of oblivion. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Wow! Facts .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2022 by Badger Publishing .

Karen Moncrieffe has been an educational author for over ten years. Her writing includes a mixture of fiction, non-fiction and teacher resource materials. Karen lives in Birmingham. She is a mum-of-one and works part-time as a teacher. Karen has written four titles for Badger Learning: Wasted from their YA Reads series, and Girl Next Door, Home and Breathe from their Two Sides series.