Books with title The Paninis of Pompeii

The first in a brand new series from the fevered imagination of the award-winning, bestselling author of MR GUM. Welcome to the last days of Pompeii as you've NEVER imagined them before! Join fart-trader Caecilius, his wife, Vesuvius, and their ten-year-old son, Filius, in a bizarre world of accidental gladiators, pizza-emitting volcanoes and the legendary Ma-wol-n-f. You'll meet the household servant, Slavius; thrill at the misadventures of Barkus Wooferinicum and generally have an uproariously hilarious time of it all. Full of ludicrous character, surreal escapades and outrageous word play - if you thought Mr Gum was weird, then get a load of the Ancient Pompeiians!A hilarious new series from the funniest that will have 7+ readers howling with laughter. Did you know that rotten old villain, Mr Gum, has sold 3.6 million books in the UK alone?Praise for Mr Gum: 'Completely hilarious... Kind of the League of Gentlemen for kids' Zoe Ball'They're the funniest books... I can't recommend them enough' Stephen ManganRead all Andy Stanton's well brilliant books: NATBOFF! One Million Years of StupidityYou're a Bad Man, Mr Gum!Mr Gum and the Biscuit BillionaireMr Gum and the GoblinsMr Gum and the Power CrystalsMr Gum and the Dancing BearWhat's for Dinner, Mr Gum?Mr Gum and the Cherry TreeMr Gum and the Secret Hideout

Welcome to the last days of Pompeii as you've NEVER imagined them before! Join fart-trader Caecilius, his wife, Vesuvius, and their 10-year-old son, Filius, in a bizarre world of accidental gladiators, pizza-emitting volcanoes, and the legendary Ma-wol-n-f. You'll meet the household servant, Slavius; thrill at the misadventures of Barkus Wooferinicum; and generally have an uproariously hilarious time of it all. Full of ludicrous characters, surreal escapades, and outrageous word play—if you thought Mr Gum was weird, then get a load of the Ancient Pompeiians! A hilarious new series from the funniest that will have 7+ readers howling with laughter.

In AD 79, the residents of the booming Roman city of Pompeii were shocked when a nearby mountain exploded, releasing superhot ash, rock, and gas on the surrounding areas. What happens next is the extraordinary account of a volcano in action. Though the people who didn't flee Pompeii were doomed, the volcano preserved their remains, allowing us to better understand a fascinating time in the Roman Empire. Astonishing photographs of Pompeii, primary source records of the occurrence, and riveting text are just some highlights of this high-interest volume.

AN ACTION-PACKED ADVENTURE STARRING A GIRL, A BOY AND A STREET DOG WITH A PROUD HERITAGE! It's CAROLINE's first summer away from home, and she's helping her archaeologist uncle excavate a mysterious villa in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. But when the evil Signor Macchiato threatens to sabotage the project, Caroline faces life-threatening dangers. She's joined by GIANNI, a young Italian guy and NERO, a resourceful stray dog in a breathtaking series of adventures - a kidnapping, a motorcycle chase on the Amalfi Cliffs and a fight for their lives suspended above the flames of a blast furnace. It's a race against time to save Pompeii, its treasures, and THE DOGS OF POMPEII.

AN ACTION-PACKED ADVENTURE STARRING A GIRL, A BOY AND A STREET DOG WITH A PROUD HERITAGE! It's CAROLINE's first summer away from home, and she's helping her archaeologist uncle excavate a mysterious villa in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. But when the evil Signor Macchiato threatens to sabotage the project, Caroline faces life-threatening dangers. She's joined by GIANNI, a young Italian guy and NERO, a resourceful stray dog in a breathtaking series of adventures - a kidnapping, a motorcycle chase on the Amalfi Cliffs and a fight for their lives suspended above the flames of a blast furnace. It's a race against time to save Pompeii, its treasures, and THE DOGS OF POMPEII.