You Wouldn't Want To Live In Pompeii!
John Malam
It is AD 79 and you are a trusted slave, looking after your master’s young son in a quiet and pleasant Roman seaside town. But there’s something unusual about the mountain that looms over that town, and your life is about to change forever!
The humorous cartoon-style illustrations and the narrative approach encourage readers to get emotionally involved with the characters, aiding their understanding of what life would have been like as a slave in Pompeii. Informative captions, a timeline, a map, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of non-fiction texts for young readers.
About the Author
John Malam attended the University of Birmingham before working in publishing. He is now a writer and editor with over 20 years experience in producing books for children. He lives in Cheshire with his family.
About the Illustrator
David Antram was born in Brighton, England, in 1958. He studied at Eastbourne College of Art and then worked in advertising for 15 years before becoming a full-time illustrator.
He has since illustrated well over 100 titles, mainly for children and young adults, including around 60 in the bestselling 'You Wouldn't Want to Be' series.