A bold graphic novel adaptationof Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD79, with text adapted by GeorgiaBall and art by Dave Shephard. The beast beneath themountain is restless...No one in the bustling city of Pompeii worries when the groundtrembles beneath their feet. The beast under the mountain Vesuvius,high above the city, wakes up angry sometimes – and alwaysgoes 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 rocksthat fall from the sky like rain, will they have time to escape– and survive the epic destruction of Pompeii? Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or forexisting fans of the I Survived chapter book seriesThese graphic novels combine historical facts with high-actionstorytelling that's sure to keep any reader turning the pages.Includes a nonfiction section at the back with facts and photosabout the real-life event.
