Overview
Este tercer volumen de la colección «Misterios romanos» vuelve a combinar con gran amenidad el rigor histórico con las aventuras de sus jóvenes protagonistas. Además de disfrutar de divertidas historias de detectives, los niños aprenderán cómo era la vida en la antigua Roma.
La erupción del Vesubio ha dejado un panorama desolador. La ceniza cubre la tierra, el mar se tiñe de rojo y las olas arrojan a lasplayas los cuerpos de las víctimas. Y cuando algunos niños empiezan a desaparecer de un campamento que acoge a cientos de refugiados, Flavia Gémina y sus amigos Jonatán, Nubia y Lupo entran en acción. Sus pesquisas los conducirán hasta El Patrón, un carismático y poderoso personaje, y tras seguir una peligrosa pista, la pandilla llegará a las cuevas de Sorrento, donde se las verán con piratas y traficantes de esclavos y sabrán por primera vez lo que es estar en peligro de muerte.
ENGLISH DESCRIPTION
The third installment in Caroline Lawrence's internationally bestselling The Roman Mysteries series which once again combines with great ease, historical rigor and the adventures of its young protagonists. In addition to enjoying fun detective stories, children will learn what life was like in ancient Rome.
Set in the terrifying aftermath of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, the third book in this highly praised mystery series takes young sleuth Flavia Gemina and her friends in search of pirates and slave dealers.
The eruption of Mount Vesuvius has left a bleak picture. Ash covers the land, the sea turns blood red, and the waves expel the victims’ bodies onto the beaches. And when some children begin to disappear from a camp that hosts hundreds of refugees, Flavia Gémina and her friends Jonathan, Nubia, and Lupo jump into action. Their investigations lead them to El Patron, a charismatic and powerful character, and after following a dangerous clue, the gang reaches the caves of Sorrento, where they will face pirates and slave traders and for the first time will feel what it is to be in danger of death.
A terrifically exciting story packed with superb historical detail.
La erupción del Vesubio ha dejado un panorama desolador. La ceniza cubre la tierra, el mar se tiñe de rojo y las olas arrojan a lasplayas los cuerpos de las víctimas. Y cuando algunos niños empiezan a desaparecer de un campamento que acoge a cientos de refugiados, Flavia Gémina y sus amigos Jonatán, Nubia y Lupo entran en acción. Sus pesquisas los conducirán hasta El Patrón, un carismático y poderoso personaje, y tras seguir una peligrosa pista, la pandilla llegará a las cuevas de Sorrento, donde se las verán con piratas y traficantes de esclavos y sabrán por primera vez lo que es estar en peligro de muerte.
ENGLISH DESCRIPTION
The third installment in Caroline Lawrence's internationally bestselling The Roman Mysteries series which once again combines with great ease, historical rigor and the adventures of its young protagonists. In addition to enjoying fun detective stories, children will learn what life was like in ancient Rome.
Set in the terrifying aftermath of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, the third book in this highly praised mystery series takes young sleuth Flavia Gemina and her friends in search of pirates and slave dealers.
The eruption of Mount Vesuvius has left a bleak picture. Ash covers the land, the sea turns blood red, and the waves expel the victims’ bodies onto the beaches. And when some children begin to disappear from a camp that hosts hundreds of refugees, Flavia Gémina and her friends Jonathan, Nubia, and Lupo jump into action. Their investigations lead them to El Patron, a charismatic and powerful character, and after following a dangerous clue, the gang reaches the caves of Sorrento, where they will face pirates and slave traders and for the first time will feel what it is to be in danger of death.
A terrifically exciting story packed with superb historical detail.
This book title, Los piratas de Pompeya / The Pirates of Pompeii., ISBN: 9788418174841, by Caroline Lawrence, published by PRH Grupo Editorial (November 2, 2021) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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