Delta and the Lost City
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by Anna Fargher
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Review
This is a lovely, quick-paced story that is packed full of everything Ancient Rome.
Set in Pompeii, this book follows Delta the dog on her mission to find and rescue her beloved family after tragedy strikes. Threatened with the loss of her dear humans and her new master’s determination to banish her to the Roman army, Delta must escape her enemies and travel across Pompeii, battling wolves, thieves and the growing threat of Mount Vesuvius.
I loved the educational value of this book and can imagine my class spotting all of the Roman-specific vocabulary that has been discussed in history lessons. The author uses this vocabulary to create a strong sense of what life would have been like when living in Ancient Rome and paints a very detailed image which is easy to picture.
While this book is fantastic for those who are learning about Ancient Rome, it doesn’t feel like an educational book (mostly because it’s told from the perspective of a dog!). The storyline itself is very exciting and combines fiction with non-fiction beautifully.
I would definitely recommend this book to children learning about Ancient Rome, but also anyone who loves fast-paced, suspenseful animal adventures!
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At a glance
Author: Anna Fargher
Illustrator: David Dean
Release Date: 4th July 2024
Book type: Chapter, 224 pages
Reader level: Growing reader, Shared read 7+
Blurb
It’s the year 79 AD, and the earth around Pompeii is quaking . . .
Young wolfdog Delta finds herself on the run and escaping her family’s villa after bearing witness to a horrible crime. With the help of her eagle friend, Bellona, Delta navigates the tricky terrain full of threatening creatures and thieves outside the ancient city's walls.
But the earth is warning of a much larger threat, and determined to warn her family, Delta must race against time and find them before it’s too late . . .
Journey with Delta through an inspiring journey around the ancient city of Pomepii and the famous eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
Should I read this book?
You should read this book if you...
love dogs
are interested in Ancient Rome
enjoy reading about natural disasters
Reader level: Growing
Content: 8+
Help me to read
- Pompeii: An Ancient Roman city in Italy
- Mount Vesuvius: A large volcano near Naples, Italy
- Eruption: When a volcano releases lava and ash
- Eruption of 79AD: When Pompeii was buried under ash and pumice after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius .
- Slaves: People who are forced to work for others
- Bandits: Criminals, thieves
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