Egyptian Tales: The Phantom of the Nile

Egyptian Tales: The Phantom of the Nile

by Terry Deary (Author)

Synopsis

Menes is training as a scribe in the local temple, and to earn extra money tO help his poor family, he agrees to assist rich old Maiarch. Menes must write a prayer to rid Maiarch of an old family ghost. But what if the ghost is actually more human than supernatural? It takes all of Menes's skill and ingenuity to find out the truth.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 64
Publisher: A&C Black Childrens & Educational
Published: 07 Sep 2004

ISBN 10: 0713670045
ISBN 13: 9780713670042
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years
Book Overview: Following on from the success of Tudor Tales - combined sales of over 11,500 copies since June 2003 - another highly-illustrated historical fiction series which is destined to be just as successful, with an even wider international appeal. One of the Tudor Tales, The Prince, the Cook and the Cunning King, has been chosen as a World Book Day 2004 Recommended Read. The series has been widely acclaimed: These are hilarious books full of all sorts of facts from the amusing to the stomach-churning - Education Today. A treat to savour - Five to Eleven. Egyptians is a subject area for study in Key Stage 2 History lessons. These stories are rooted firmly in historical fact. Brilliantly illustrated with humour and attention to historical detail by top artist, Helen Flook.

Author Bio
Terry Deary is a publishing phenomenon, best-known for his multimillion selling Horrible Histories series. He began his writing career with fiction for A & C Black; many of his earlier books have been reissued as Black Cats. His other titles include the Tudor Tales series, published in June 2003.