The Boy Who Stole the Pharaoh's Lunch
by Karen McCombie
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Pub Date 18 May 2023 | Archive Date 21 Apr 2023
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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 a golden 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?
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
Praise for Karen McCombie:
“One of children’s fiction’s most accomplished authors" Waterstones
"Karen McCombie is a genius storyteller" Catherine Johnson, author & screenwriter
Praise for Karen McCombie:
“One of children’s fiction’s most accomplished authors" Waterstones
"Karen McCombie is a genius storyteller" Catherine Johnson, author & screenwriter
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781800902015 |
| PRICE | £7.99 (GBP) |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Maja V, Educator
This was a delightful read, perfect for lower KS2 readers or less confident upper KS2 readers. It made a nice change to read a story set in Ancient Egypt that was not set in the time of Tutankhamun. Another appealing factor for this story is that the time shift allows Seth, the main protagonist, to experience life for 'normal' Ancient Egyptian children. Through Seth's experiences, the reader learns some facts that are very often not included in the KS2 curriculum such as the games the children played and how Ancient Egyptian children also had to brush their teeth! As the story progresses we learn a little more about Seth: how he struggles in school - finding it hard to concentrate or focus and how he chooses to be silly taking the attention away from how hard he finds some of the learning he has to told. The theme of dyslexia is sensitively and delicately handled.
Thank you to NetGalley and Barrington Stoke for this e-ARC to read and review.
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