Historical FICTION ages 9+
‘I don’t want to go into someone’s tomb!’ Henut cried. ‘You heard what Meryt said! We’ll be cursed.’
It’s 1249 BC in ancient Egypt and eleven-year-old Henut is sceptical of just about everything, including the gods. But a mysterious break-in, an unsettling dream and a strangely familiar shadowy figure lead her on a dangerous quest that could change her life forever. The last thing Henut wants to do is break into a tomb in the Valley of Kings, but she might not have a choice.
Maybe some secrets are meant to stay buried...
This is the perfect high-action adventure for fans of Horrible Histories, Emma Carroll and Tomb Raider.
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Packed with REAL historical detail.
Set in 1249 BCE
Meet the first recorded Egyptologist.
Learn about the gods and beliefs of the most successful civilisation in HISTORY!
Go into REAL tombs.
Explore inside a REAL pyramid.
Read translations of ACTUAL Ancient Egyptian ‘spells’.
Travel the Nile!
Dr Chris Naunton and Iszi with Hatshepsut behind!
I had help making this book as HISTORICALLY ACCURATE as possible and got help from Egyptologists Dr Chris Naunton and Dr Kelly Accetta Crowe.
This means you can be assured the events as are REAL as I could make them.
Fear not, if you want to know who was real, there is a list of the real people, places and gods at the back of the book for you to find out more.
You can also visit a lot of the characters in The British Museum!
VISIT THE REAL CHARACTERS in the British Museum!
(This is Roy)
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