Young Mico is a slave in a big house in Pompeii. His only friend is the house dog, Fortunatus.

One quiet summer day, Fortunatus suddenly runs away. He takes Mico with him.

What does the dog know? What is he afraid of? Is it, perhaps, the mountain behind the town?

Pearson English Active Readers present stories carefully written and graded across five levels for teachers of English who want to activate their students’ language through reading.

From original stories, classic and contemporary fiction, to film adaptations and nonfiction titles, an integrated skills approach consolidates vocabulary and develops language skills while learners experience the joy of reading.

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