Adèle Geras, The Guardian
"A novel that boys as well as girls will not be able to put down... marvellous."
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Junior Education
"Young readers will love the horror of the crocodiles, the descriptions of the embalming room and preparation of the mummies, the great escape and the ever-present sense of danger."
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Amanda Craig, The Times
"With its gold and crimson cover and exciting plot, the sequel, Eye of the Sun, is something to anticipate next spring, long after mummy-mania has died down."
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Child Education Child Education Child Education Child Education
"At last a good story set in Ancient Egypt that really gives a sense of the time."
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School Librarian
"Stories of the beautiful queen from ancient Egypt seem to have a perennial attraction, especially when as well handled as in this book."
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Product Description
When Isikara discovers the beautiful Queen Tiy of Egypt has been killed and her eldest son, Tuthmosis, is facing the same fate, she finds herself on the run with the young prince to get help to return him to his rightful place on the throne of Egypt. They must travel to Nubia to find allies - a journey which takes them along the Nile, across the desert and through bustling market towns, all the while avoiding their pursuers, the High Priests who wish to silence them. But there are dangers in the desert and all around. Who can they trust? And where will their adventure lead them? A gripping and pacy tale, packed with fascinating historical detail of Egypt.
About the Author
Dianne Hofmeyr grew up next to the sea on the southern tip of Africa. Her travels with notebook and camera through places like Egypt, Tunisia, Senegal, Zimbabwe and just about everywhere in Africa have led to stories that have won the prestigious M-Net Book Prize, the Sanlam Gold for Youth Literature and the Young Africa Award. Di currently lives in Central London.
