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The Great Pyramid Robbery
‘A grand tale unravels – ancient curses, magical powers, dangerous forces and spirits make The Great Pyramid Robbery a wonderful fantasy-filled read! Unearth this fab book.’
Funday Times
‘A terrific tale of plots, curses and evil forces set in ancient Egypt.’
Sunday Express
‘A thrill-a-minute mix of myth, history, excitement and magic. Roberts has thrown lots of gripping ingredients into the first book of The Seven Fabulous Wonders series and it all works to great effect.’ Sunday Morning Post
The Babylon Game
‘Katherine Roberts is a children’s author of genuine skill and imagination, and The Babylon Game is one of her most engaging titles.’
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With a compelling mix of myth, magic and legend, The Great Pyramid Robbery is the first book in the exciting new series The Seven Fabulous Wonders.
Based on the seven ancient wonders of the world, Katherine Roberts weaves an enticing web – where the ancient world meets pure fantasy.
Set against a dazzling backdrop of the Two Lands – now known as Egypt – and the building of the pyramids, 2550 BC comes alive with the main protagonist, Senu, and his mischievous ka, Red.
The ruler of the Two Lands, Lord Khafre, is determined to outdo his late father and construct the largest and most magnificent pyramid ever recorded, but there is mutiny amongst those to whom the task has fallen. Determined to relieve their poverty, the pyramid workers plan the perfect crime – perfect that is, except for it's main ingredient… Senu and Red.
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Format:Paperback
Well I love ancient Egypt and everything about it ands now if possible I love it more. This book follows the story of a young boy called Senu who has been pulled into a robery of the great Pyramid of Khufu,truley amazing read and perfect undersanding of anceint Egyptian life. Now Im off to order the next one!
7 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is the first in a series by Katherine Roberts. The Great Pyramid Robbery follows the story of Senu, his ka, Red, and his friend Reonet. Senu is forced to help build and then help rob the most magnificient pyramid ever built. Red is supposed to talk to the dead man's ka and distract him so they can steal the gold. But once Senu tells someone about the plot that person ends up dead and the excitement picks up. This is an exciting and very interesting book and you should definately read it.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
One of my absolute favourites :)
15 July 2005
Format:Paperback
I'm surprised nobody's yet reviewed this, because it deserves a thousand reviews! I just read this today, after finding it completely by accident at some obscure shop, and I have to say it now ranks in as one of the best stories I've ever read in my life.
I'm a big fan of young adult fantasy, and this is so original, set in ancient Egypt during the building of the Pyramids. There's a bit of a basis in ancient mythology and perhaps culture of the times, but it's written so well that everything seems as natural as if it were happening today. You can really relate to it and feel as if you were there! Tons of action, lots of magic and the characters were so well made that I was really moved for them and cried in parts.
I just loved the idea of every child having an invisible "ka", or companion who accompanies them until they grow up. I can't repeat enough how well it's written in and naturalised, and the ka are just as solid characters as the 'real' people.
I'd never heard of Katherine Roberts until I read this book (and a few others in this series), but now she's definitely in my top three favourite authors! I think fans of Harry Potter would love this book, even though it's VERY different, because they both share that feeling of action, magic and excitement, with villains you love to hate!!
I'm a big fan of young adult fantasy, and this is so original, set in ancient Egypt during the building of the Pyramids. There's a bit of a basis in ancient mythology and perhaps culture of the times, but it's written so well that everything seems as natural as if it were happening today. You can really relate to it and feel as if you were there! Tons of action, lots of magic and the characters were so well made that I was really moved for them and cried in parts.
I just loved the idea of every child having an invisible "ka", or companion who accompanies them until they grow up. I can't repeat enough how well it's written in and naturalised, and the ka are just as solid characters as the 'real' people.
I'd never heard of Katherine Roberts until I read this book (and a few others in this series), but now she's definitely in my top three favourite authors! I think fans of Harry Potter would love this book, even though it's VERY different, because they both share that feeling of action, magic and excitement, with villains you love to hate!!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Great Author; Outstanding Read! Ancient Egypt Comes Alive.
22 Aug 2009
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is definitely a hidden treasure! As I expected from Katherine Roberts, The Great Pyramid Robbery is a wonderfully written and very creative story -- obviously, the author has done her research. From the first page of the book you are transported into Ancient Egypt; via a boy and his ka you will experience the mysteries of daily life and religion. The detailed setting, unique characters, and magical elements put this book in a genre of it's own: historical fantasy mystery (?). The top-notch writing combined with the mystical and action-packed storyline make this a page-turner-of-a-tale that should appeal to a wide range of readers across practically all age ranges and either gender. There are some intense "scenes", but otherwise is appropriate for any age over about 8 or 9. The overall outcome could be guilty of being a tad predictable -- there's the unlikely hero that overcomes the circumstances to save the day complete with a happy ending, but that makes it a satisfying story that teaches the value of truth, being discriminating about where you place your trust (or judgment), and being true to yourself. I recommend reading the "Guide to Senu's World" at the back of the book before you begin (or as you read) if there are Ancient Egyptian terms you don't fully understand. I may read this aloud to my 8 and 10 year olds, then take them to Ancient Egyptian exhibit at our local museum -- they'll never view the artifacts as "just interesting relics" again! And so begins my journey through Katherine Roberts' Seven Fabulous Wonders series! I had to search to get all of the books -- they are too wonderful to go out of print. Terribly exciting go-alongs with ancient history studies -- maybe more kids would love history if given these books to read!
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