The Pompeii Disaster - Hardcover

by Dan Gutman (Author)

In this explosive third installment of New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman's action-packed series, four thrill-seeking friends travel back in time to document one of the most devastating natural disasters the world has ever seen.

Eccentric billionaire Miss Z is sending Luke, Julia, David, and Isabel on another mission back in time to capture one of history's most important events.

This time, the Flashback Four are headed to AD 79 to photograph the eruption of Mount Vesuvius! Can the Flashback Four get their photo and get back home before they become ancient history?

With real photographs from Pompeii to help put young readers right in the action, plus back matter that separates fact from fiction, The Pompeii Disaster tells the story of one of the world's most devastating natural disasters like you've never seen it before.

• Gladiator Combat: When their mission goes wrong, the friends are captured and forced to fight for their lives in the Pompeii amphitheater. Will they survive the arena?
• Surviving a Disaster: Experience the eruption of Mount Vesuvius firsthand in this gripping adventure, where every second counts against the falling ash.
• Time Travel for Kids: Join Luke, Julia, David, and Isabel as they step out of the 21st century and into the bustling streets of a city that's about to be wiped off the map.
• Fact vs. Fiction: Perfect for classrooms and young history buffs, this book includes real photographs and a special section explaining what really happened during one of history's most famous events.

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Here are the details you need to know:

Who: The Flashback Four--Luke, Julia, David, and Isabel

What: Despite her misgivings, billionaire Miss Z is sending the team on another mission through history--this time, to photograph the eruption of Mount Vesuvius!

Where: The Roman city of Pompeii

When: August 24, AD 79

Why: Because these kids don't know when to quit!

In this explosive installment of bestselling author Dan Gutman's action-packed series, four thrill-seeking friends travel back in time to document one of the most devastating natural disasters the world has ever seen. Can the Flashback Four shoot their photo and get home before they become ancient history?