Description: In the year 79 AD a loyal dog finds herself at the mercy of an aristocrat with nefarious intentions - while the shadow of Mount Vesuvius looms . . .
Brief description: Anna Fargher was raised in a creative hub on the Suffolk coast by an artist and a ballet teacher. She read English Literature at Goldsmiths before working in the British art world and opening her own gallery. She wrote her first book, The Umbrella Mouse, on her iPhone notepad during her daily commute on the London Underground, and it was selected as Waterstones Book of the Month. She is also the author of The Fire Cats of London. She splits her time between London and Suffolk where she is often found exploring the coastline and marshlands under the huge East Anglian skies.
Review Quotes:
"With exciting twists and turns in every chapter, this is the best adventure set during the explosion of Vesuvius since Robert Harris' Pompeii, and Delta, who is courageous, loyal and loving, is one of the finest animal protagonists to appear in children's literature in recent times." --Charlotte Eyre, The Bookseller
"An ambitious and wonderfully well-achieved first novel." --Michael Morpurgo on The Umbrella Mouse "a breath-taking adventure which blazes through the historic streets of London like the Great Fire itself" --Chris Callaghan on The Fire Cats of London "A spellbinding tale of bravery and hope, where courage is found in the smallest of heroes." --Gill Lewis on The Umbrella Mouse "Simply stunning. A propulsive explosion of a novel, with vivid storytelling and wolfdog you'll never forget. Anna Fargher is at the top of her game." --Carlie Sorosiak, author of I, Cosmo "This book is perfect for KS2 history, lovers of animal narratives and general natural disaster enthusiasts." --School Reading List "An inspiring story of family, strength and loyalty." --Armadillo "Terrific drama" --Daily Mail "This adventure, illustrated by David Dean, ought to be the children's hit of the summer" --i paper