Escape from. Pompeii by Benjamin Richmond, Thalia is excited to visit the city of Pompeii while performing with her traveling troupe of actors, while Felix longs for a life of adventure away from his strict politician father. When these two from completely different worlds cross paths, they quickly become friends. Meanwhile, a lethal fire is brewing at Mount Vesuvius, and Pompeii in its shadow awaits total destruction. As the volcano erupts, will Thalia and Felix escape one of the deadliest natural disasters in history? Paperback, 144 pages. Ages 7-10
