I, Julia & the People of Pompeji (vol. XI)

In the shadow of the volcano – fascinating stories from Pompeii

This narrative non-fiction book transports young readers into the colourful everyday life on the Gulf of Naples in Roman antiquity. Exciting stories about the eruption of Vesuvius and life in Pompeii bring history to life: No matter gladiator, merchant, actor or slave – each character tells their story from their own perspective, providing fascinating insights into life almost 2,000 years ago. The stories are accompanied by cheerfully illustrated factual pages, a map of Pompeii and lots of child-friendly information about everyday life in ancient Pompeii.

  • The successful series continues – this time with Pompeii and the eruption of Vesuvius, which fascinate children
  • The author’s personal, humorous narrative tone, the friendship book format and the witty, cheeky illustrations complement each other perfectly, so that even reluctant readers will be tempted to give it a try
Genre: Children's Books / YA, Middle Grade, Adventure / Crime / Action, History
Frank Schwieger

Frank Schwieger was born in 1968 and grew up in Holstein, in the northernmost region of Germany. He studied Latin and History, and has been working as a grammar school teacher since 1999.

Ramona Wultschner

Ramona Wultschner was born in Heilbronn in 1987. She studied Design in Pforzheim and works on animated cartoon productions, children’s books and game development.

256 pages, ISBN: 978-3-423-76632-6
Product features: b/w illustrations, 16,3cm x 22,8cm
First published 2026