Claudia fears something stirs in Mount Vesuvius, which looms over Pompeii. The city experiences several small earthquakes, and there are omens and prophecies of doom. She would much rather write in her diary then learn about the duties of a Roman housewife from her mother.īesides her unhappiness at learning household tasks, Claudia also has more serious worries. But Claudia is often not content with her life.
As a result, the family is able to own their own home and have slaves to help them out. Her father is a successful businessman who owns a bakery. Thirteen-year-old Claudia is more fortunate than many of the people living in the Roman city of Pompeii in the year AD 78. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages.My Story: Pompeii, a Roman Girl's Diary by Sue Reid (Published by Scholastic UK, May 5, 2008) The cover of is slightly damaged for instance a torn or bent corner. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading.
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