the secrets of vesuvius by caroline lawrence

'About this title' may belong to another edition of this title. Kristen Oravec, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Strongsville, OHĬopyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. Readers who are interested in the time as well as fans of the first book in the series, The Thieves of Ostia (Roaring Brook, 2002), may be willing to stick with it until the end. However, the many interesting details about Roman life incorporated into the story provide insight into the period. The secrets of Vesuvius by Lawrence, Caroline. Also, the mystery element is somewhat confusing and hard to follow. The secrets of Vesuvius Bookreader Item Preview. The action begins slowly and doesn't really pick up until the volcano starts erupting, about halfway through the book. This 17-book series about a Roman girl who solves mysteries started when I had a lightbulb moment: Nancy Drew in Ancient Rome But if 18-year-old Nancy (a.

Just as they are all beginning to figure out these conundrums, the great Vesuvius erupts and they must flee for their lives. He is an orphan and wants to solve his own mystery of why his parents abandoned him. Vesuvius in Pompeii and find Vulcan, the blacksmith.

Later, the four friends spend the summer with Flavia's uncle, who lives near Mt. He explains that he saw the riddle on the wall of a blacksmith shop and that the blacksmith could help solve it if they can find him. When Flavia, Jonathan, Lupus, and Nubia rescue an admiral from a boating accident, he not only rewards them, but he also offers them a riddle that holds the promise of great treasure to anyone who can solve it.

The secrets of vesuvius by caroline lawrence