Secret Of Vesuvius, The

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Summary: Learning History through Good Literature
Review: Finally a series of well written books that allows children to know the details of life in another time and place, while keeping them learning, all in the framework of a ripping-good-yarn!
Thank you Caroline Lawrence.
Take the time to read this series to your children.

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Summary: The Secrets of Vesuvius
Review: I highly recommend Caroline Lawrence's "The Secrets of Vesuvius" to anyone, young or old, who wants to read a story with characters that really grow on you. I found myself caring about what happened to each of them throughout the book, concerned for their safety and well-being during the dangerous moments. After becoming aquianted with these characters in Ms. Lawrence's first book" The Thieves of Ostia", I was already aware of how addicting her stories can become. I found myself continuing to read just to find out how a character got out of a situation or to see if my summation of the mystery was correct. My ten-year old son was reading "The Thieves of Ostia" while I was finishing up " The Secrets of Vesuvius", and my husband couldn't talk to either of us until we were finished with a chapter! "The Secrets of Vesuvius" enchants with romance, thrills with danger and illustrates the miracles of friendship. It is a "must read" for any age.

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Summary: The Secrets of Vesuvius
Review: I highly recommend Caroline Lawrence's "The Secrets of Vesuvius" to anyone, young or old, who wants to read a story with characters that really grow on you. I found myself caring about what happened to each of them throughout the book, concerned for their safety and well-being during the dangerous moments. After becoming aquianted with these characters in Ms. Lawrence's first book" The Thieves of Ostia", I was already aware of how addicting her stories can become. I found myself continuing to read just to find out how a character got out of a situation or to see if my summation of the mystery was correct. My ten-year old son was reading "The Thieves of Ostia" while I was finishing up " The Secrets of Vesuvius", and my husband couldn't talk to either of us until we were finished with a chapter! "The Secrets of Vesuvius" enchants with romance, thrills with danger and illustrates the miracles of friendship. It is a "must read" for any age.

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Summary: action-packed but flawed
Review: Sequel to Thieves of Ostia: A Roman Mystery. The four unlikely friends discover
another mystery when they visit Flavia's uncle near Pompeii. They rescue an
admiral, work to solve a riddle which promises treasure, and suddenly must flee
from the eruption of Vesuvius. An entertaining romp, introducing young readers to
the intriguing historical catastrophe. As in the first novel, historical events and
settings may be accurate, but human relationships don't ring true. Fans of
Scieszka's Time Warp Trio series will probably enjoy these stories.

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Summary: action-packed but flawed
Review: Sequel to Thieves of Ostia: A Roman Mystery. The four unlikely friends discover
another mystery when they visit Flavia's uncle near Pompeii. They rescue an
admiral, work to solve a riddle which promises treasure, and suddenly must flee
from the eruption of Vesuvius. An entertaining romp, introducing young readers to
the intriguing historical catastrophe. As in the first novel, historical events and
settings may be accurate, but human relationships don't ring true. Fans of
Scieszka's Time Warp Trio series will probably enjoy these stories.

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Summary: Great series...this is the second book
Review: The secrets of Vesuvius is the second novel by Caroline Lawrence. Flavia and three of her friends go to the Bay of Naples to spend the rest of the summer at her uncle's farm. The year is A.D. 79 and Mount Vesuvius has not erupted'yet. The four friends find themselves trying to solve a riddle but strange things are going on. Birds are dropping to the ground dead. Dogs are howling and barking for no apparent reason. And people are going mad.
I liked this book because it is filled with action on every page. When Mt. Vesuvius erupts Flavia and her friends have to get help... Flavia sends two of her friends to get help, but they encounter a problem. One of the friends is knocked out cold, so it is up to the other friend to swim a great distance to get help. All the while Flavia, Jonathan and Nubia are trying to stay alive until they are saved.
If you like action, adventure, suspense with a little history throw in, this second book in the series will keep you reading ten pages every night. I highly recommend this fantastic book.

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Summary: The Pirates of Pompeii
Review: This story continues the tale of four young friends, living in 79AD. Jonathan, Flavia, Lupus and Nubia have witnessed the eruption of Vesuvius, and are now in a refugee camp for survivors. Then, the leader of the group, Flavia, notices that children are going missing. She resolves to discover why. Soon, she and her friends are cast deep into a web of decit, love, and misplaced loyalties.
Flavia and Johnathan find out where the children are, as they too are kidnapped, and must find a way to escape before they are sold as slaves. The story also brings you closer to finding out the secret of Lupus' past.