I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79 Quotes

“Marcus went to the fountain and splashed cool water on his face. He didn’t have much time. Soon the parade would reach the gladiator barracks, and Tata would be locked away. The barracks was like a prison, with high stone walls and a towering iron gate. Marcus had heard that the fighters were locked”
― Lauren Tarshis, I Survived The Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79

“There is goodness in the world, Marcus, and kindness. You cannot forget that.” Goodness? Kindness?”
― Lauren Tarshis, I Survived The Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79

“Never speak like that. You must never let hatred take over! Then you are no better than Festus! And hatred like that will destroy you.”
― Lauren Tarshis, I Survived The Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79

“Vendors cursed as their baskets of fruit and vegetables toppled. A bamboo birdcage fell and burst open, scattering a flock of tiny white birds into the dusty air. Barrels rolled wildly through the streets, gushing wine as red as blood.”
― Lauren Tarshis, I Survived The Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79