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The Deathstalker: No. 4: The Egyptian Chronicles (Egypt Adventures)

The Deathstalker: No. 4: The Egyptian Chronicles (Egypt Adventures)

by Gill Harvey (Author)

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    Paperback 2010

    $3.24
Synopsis

The fourth in a new series of four books: the first and second titles were published in August and October 2009, the third to be published in February 2010. Fantastically atmospheric evocations of Egyptian life are encased in an exciting adventure story. Each story features the boy and girl characters Hopi and Isis, and their struggles for existence and adventure in Egypt circa 1150 BC. In this story, The Deathstalker, Isis and Hopi try to help a Libyan girl who has been taken prisoner. The author has spent much time in Egypt and the stories are meticulously researched. The book includes factual detail and notes about Egyptian lifestyle, the importance of the gods for the Egyptians, the tombs and much else.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 176
 Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 05 Apr 2010
ISBN 10: 0747595666
ISBN 13: 9780747595663
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
 Book Overview: Study of ancient Egypt is a core part of the curriculum The narrative and the plotting are so exciting and pacy that readers will also want to pick this up as a fun book to read The perfect complement to Caroline Lawrence's The Roman Mysteries series - this bestselling series has shown that the market for this type of book is there With boy and girl main characters, it will appeal to both boys and girls Includes useful notes at the back about Egyptian life and culture

Media Reviews
Praise for the Egyptian Chronicles series: 'Stories set in ancient Egypt are rare so this is very welcome. Details of life at the time, the food, drink, clothing and customs come alive as part of the story, not indigestible facts' Books for Keeps 'Life in Ancient Egypt is described in convincingly authentic detail as the thrilling plot unravels ... Background detail is abundant and colourful, providing much information about life in Ancient Egypt in a very natural way ... A highly readable volume with a rich educational bonus' School Librarian 'As well as an exciting storyline, the books are also historically accurate, allowing children to absorb information while they read' Junior Education Plus 'The Ancient Egypt of 1150 BC is vividly recreated here in all its heat, colour, beauty and menace ... a memorable read' Carousel
Author Bio
Gill Harvey studied French and Philosophy at Oxford, and has been puzzling over life ever since. After experimenting with a number of careers, she eventually got a job as a writer/editor at Usborne Publishing in 1994. Five years later, having reached the position of Senior Editor and having completed an MA in Modern Literature, Gill decided to go freelance. Since then, writing has become a way of life. Her love of horses has resulted in eight of the Heartland titles for Scholastic Inc under the name of Lauren Brooke; she has also written a couple of Hodder Headline's Young Animal Ark series as Lucy Daniels. A year spent commuting to Egypt led to the writing of Orphan of the Sun, Gill's first book for Bloomsbury, and subsequently to the Egyptian Chronicles series.