The Boy Who Stole the Pharaoh's Lunch

Name: The Boy Who Stole the Pharaoh's Lunch (eBook)
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The Boy Who Stole the Pharaoh's Lunch

Karen Mccombie

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Description

Seth learns some important life lessons when he's transported back to Ancient Egypt in this absorbing time-slip adventure from bestselling author Karen McCombie.

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.

Genres

Action & AdventureJuvenile FictionAncient CivilizationsHistoricalSelf-Esteem & Self-RelianceSocial ThemesMammalsAnimalsFriendship

Released2023

LanguageEnglish

PublisherHarperCollins Publishers

ISBN9781800902640

SellerHarperCollins UK

About the author(s)

Karen McCombie was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, in 1963. She now lives in London with her husband, daughter and fat ginger cat.

Anneli Bray is an illustrator, artist and maker based in the North West of England. Anneli illustrates stories and characters influenced by her love of wonder, belonging and adventure. She graduated with a First in Illustration and has since illustrated for Vita Murrow in her children’s book, Onyx: The Wolf Who Found a New Way to be a Leader. Anneli’s debut picture book, The Last Garden, was published in 2021, with more exiting work to come.

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

"This is history as seen by a 7-year-old, but all wrapped up in an engaging mystery … perfect for a Year 3 class that has been learning about Ancient Egypt." – English 4-11

"A fun, action-packed and fact-filled romp through Ancient Egypt … Exciting, imaginative and accessible storytelling … 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