Marcus is a wealthy young boy living in Pompeii in 79 AD. He writes in his journal of strange things that are happening, such as earth tremors & ash falling from the sky. Then Mount Vesuvius erupts, & he & his family are to run for their lives. His journal continues the story of their escape & the aftermath of the eruption. Sapphire level titles provide a selection of stories & non-fiction titles chosen for their range of content, narrative & points of view. This level encourages readers to form opinions & discuss their own reading tastes. PM Plus Storybooks feature a classic story structure with tension, climax & resolution to engage young readers. The books have been written using carefully selected vocabulary to ensure children experience reading success. pm 19-offer