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Balit, Christina , Balit, Christina

Escape from Pompeii

32 pp. | Holt | October, 2003 | Trade ISBN 0-8050-7324-8 $$16.95
(3) 1-3 A boy and a girl flee ancient Pompeii as Mt. Vesuvius erupts, finding safety on a Greek fishing boat that sails out to sea while lava buries the city. Evocative illustrations reminiscent of the art of the period extend the drama and sorrow of the text. A map and author's note are appended.
Reviewer: Amy Lois Cohn

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