The Boy Who Stole the Pharaoh's Lunch (Paperback)

Karen McCombie (author), Anneli Bray (illustrator)

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Paperback 88 Pages
Published: 18/05/2023

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Synopsis

While awaiting punishment in his headmaster’s office for his latest piece of mischief, prankster Seth picks up an Egyptian amulet from the desk and is whisked back in time to Ancient Egypt. In a village by the Nile, Seth finds a place for himself, working for the local tradesmen and playing with the local children. One of his new friends, Mery, has a pet hyena that Seth grows to love, so when he hears that the hyena is going to be roasted as part of a feast for the visiting pharaoh, Seth decides to save him. But what consequences will Seth have to face for stealing the pharaoh’s lunch?

An absorbing time-travel adventure from bestselling author Karen McCombie.

Publisher: Barrington Stoke Ltd
ISBN: 9781800902015
Number of pages: 88
Dimensions: 198 x 130 mm

MEDIA REVIEWS

"A fun (and cleverly educational!) adventure ... McCombie’s all-action and highly imaginative time-slip romp speaks volumes to children about the importance of character building and addressing learning challenges." -- Lancashire Post

"Funny and full of fascinating facts" -- Irish Examiner

"A fun, action-packed and fact-filled romp through Ancient Egypt ... Exciting, imaginative and accessible storytelling, complimented by Anneli Bray’s humour-filled illustrations that bring alive Seth’s adventures and misadventures, will have readers turning over the pages faster than Seth can swim away from a crocodile ... Perfect for history buffs, mischief-makers and time-travellers!" -- A Word About Books, blog