Egyptian Diary

About this book

Who is plundering the tombs of ancient Memphis? A brother and sister solve the mystery in this diary full of intriguing details about daily life in Egypt 3 500 years ago.What was it like to be an aspiring young scribe in Egypt circa 1500 BC? Picture it through the eyes of nine-year-old Nakht who has just moved with his family to bustling Memphis where his father has a prestigious new job. As Nakht takes up his own (often boring) lessons little does he know that he and his sister Tamyt will soon stumble upon a sinister plot involving the robbing of nearby tombs and will actually catch the high-ranking mastermind at a banquet inside their own house! As a reward the siblings are invited to the royal palace in Thebes to meet none other than King Hatshepsut whom they are shocked to discover is a woman one of few female kings in ancient Egyptian history. Brimming with lively detailed illustrations and bolstered with endnotes a timeline and a glossary this newest tale from the author of CASTLE DIARY and PIRATE DIARY is sure to stir readers interest in one of the most fascinating eras in history.