"Mount Vesuvius is erupting! Ash is falling like snow in Pompeii and thirteen-year-old Fabia knows somthing is terribly wrong. Amidst the collapsing buildings, the blocked streets of the city, and the deafening sounds of the eruption, Fabia needs to find her brother and navigate a route to safety. Will she be able to escape her beloved city in time to survive this fatal disaster? Will she see her family again?"--

Book Synopsis

Mount Vesuvius is erupting! Ash is falling like snow and thirteen-year-old Fabia knows something is terribly wrong. Will she escape Pompeii in time to survive this epic disaster?

This book is part of the Against The Odds series, a captivating series of fictional - but inspired by true events - Hi-Lo chapter books tailored for striving readers aged 10â "14. Each title in this collection unravels the extraordinary experiences of young people overcoming incredible challenges. Whether itâ (TM)s facing the unknown or triumphing against the odds, these stories are both riveting and inspiring.

The series is carefully written with a focus on morphology, which is hugely important for improving spelling and reading comprehension. Against the Odds: Pompeii focuses on multiple common noun suffixes.

With font specifically selected to reduce visual stress, this book serves as a vital bridge between decodable and mainstream books, empowering all learners to become fluent independent readers.

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Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 7.8 Inches (H) x 5.2 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)

Weight: .15 Pounds

Suggested Age: 10-14 Years

Number of Pages: 144

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Sub-Genre: Science & Nature

Series Title: Against the Odds

Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)

Theme: Disasters

Format: Paperback

Author: DK

Language: English

Street Date: July 15, 2025

TCIN: 94168804

UPC: 9780593962695

Item Number (DPCI): 247-43-2260

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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