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Balit, Christina
2 Reviews
(3)
1-3
A boy and a girl flee ancient Pompeii as Mt. Vesuvius erupts, finding safety on a Greek fishing boat that sails out to sea while lava buries the city. Evocative illustrations reminiscent of the art of the period extend the drama and sorrow of the text. A map and author's note are appended.
Reviewer: Amy Lois Cohn
(3)
K-3
Balit's retelling of Plato's legend of Atlantis is formal and cautionary: the city founded by Poseidon flourishes, then falters and is finally destroyed when its inhabitants start acting more like greedy mortals than like gods. Exquisitely detailed illustrations, rich in geometric patterns, capture the tragic core of the story. A historical note is included.
Reviewer: Pamela McCuen
2 reviews
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