The Pirates of Pompeii

The Pirates of Pompeii
Author: Caroline Lawrence
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Total Pages: 155
Release: 2010-12-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1444003534

It is AD 79 and Mount Vesuvius has erupted, destroying Pompeii. Among the thousands of people huddled in refugee camps along the bay of Naples are Flavia Gemina and her friends, Jonathan the Jewish boy, Nubia the African slave-girl, and Lupus the mute beggar boy. When the friends discover that children are being kidnapped from the camps, they start to investigate and soon solve the mystery of the pirates of Pompeii. A terrifically exciting and dramatic story packed with superb historical detail.

The Assassins of Rome

The Assassins of Rome
Author: Caroline Lawrence
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Total Pages: 163
Release: 2010-12-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1444003542

Jonathan goes on a secret quest to Rome, and Flavia, Nubia and Lupus set out to find him. Their dangerous mission takes them to the Golden House of Nero where a deadly assassin is rumoured to be at work - and they learn what happened to Jonathan's family during the terrible destruction of Jerusalem nine years earlier.

The Sirens of Surrentum

The Sirens of Surrentum
Author: Caroline Lawrence
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Total Pages: 269
Release: 2010-12-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1444003615

Mystery and adventure for four young detectives in Ancient Roman times... It's summer in the Bay of Naples - time for fun and relaxation. Everyone is thinking about love at the beautiful Villa Limona, but danger lurks beneath the luxury. A famous murder was committed nearby, and a poisoner is at large amongst the guests. Can Flavia and her friends set a trap to catch the culprit before it's too late?

The Twelve Tasks of Flavia Gemina

The Twelve Tasks of Flavia Gemina
Author: Caroline Lawrence
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2004-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781596430129

When a Roman widow shows unusual interest in Flavia's father, Flavia decides to discover Cartila's true motives by performing twelve tasks, just like the Greek hero Hercules.

The Thieves of Ostia

The Thieves of Ostia
Author: Caroline Lawrence
Publisher: Orion Publishing Company
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2002
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781842550205

The first in Caroline Lawrence's internationally bestselling Roman Mysteries series, re-issued with a fantastic new cover look. Flavia Gemina is a natural at solving mysteries. The daughter of a ship's captain living in Ostia, the port of Rome, in AD79, she and her three friends, Jonathan, a Jewish boy (and secretly a Christian); Nubia, an African slave girl; and Lupus, a mute beggar boy, must work together to discover who is beheading the watchdogs that guard people's homes, and why. A talented storyteller, Caroline Lawrence has created a delightfully readable and accessible series that children will want to read time and time again.

New Pompeii

New Pompeii
Author: Daniel Godfrey
Publisher: Titan Books (US, CA)
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2016-06-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 178329812X

Jurassic Park meets Gladiator in this “irresistibly entertaining” sci-fi adventure set in a world in which technology can transport people from the past to present day (Barnes & Noble Sci-Fi Blog) In the race to control renewable power, an energy giant stumbles on a controversial technology: the ability to transport matter from the deep past. Their biggest secret is New Pompeii, a replica city filled with Romans, pulled through time just before the volcanic eruption. Nick Houghton doesn’t know why he’s been chosen to be the company’s historical advisor. He’s just excited to be there. Until he starts to wonder what happened to his predecessor. Until he realizes that the company has more secrets than even the conspiracy theorists suspect. Until he realizes that they have underestimated their captives.

The Colossus of Rhodes

The Colossus of Rhodes
Author: Caroline Lawrence
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2006-05-30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781596430822

In 80 A.D., ten-year-old Roman sleuth Flavia and her friends sail from Corinth to Rhodes to try to stop a mysterious man who is kidnapping children and selling them into slavery.

The Dolphins of Laurentum

The Dolphins of Laurentum
Author: Caroline Lawrence
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2003-09-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780761323495

A ragged stranger and the prospect of losing her family's fortune lead Flavia Gemina and her friends, Jonathan, Lupus, and Nubia to a seaside villa where possible danger and treasure are close at hand.

The Beggar of Volubilis

The Beggar of Volubilis
Author: Caroline Lawrence
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 279
Release: 2010-12-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 144400364X

Flavia and her friends are on a quest for the Emperor Titus - to steal a valuable gemstone known as 'Nero's Eye'. The Delphic Oracle prophesied that whoever owns the gem will rule Rome - so Titus is determined to claim it for himself. Their travels take them across the Roman province of Mauretania, from Sabratha (in modern Libya) to Volubilis (Morocco). As they travel on a caravan across the desert they encounter slave-traders, pantomime actors and a wild animal stampede. The detectives must consider another quest: what has happened to Uncle Gaius? Meanwhile, Flavia faces some tough decisions about her future.

Vacation Under the Volcano

Vacation Under the Volcano
Author: Mary Pope Osborne
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2010-06-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0375894705

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Who wants to vacation next to a volcano? Jack and Annie are about to find out when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the days of the Roman Empire. They arrive in Pompeii and soon discover that it is the very day the city will be destroyed. Now Jack and Annie must race against time to find an ancient library before it is buried in ash! Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures