Maia of Thebes, 1463 B.C.

Maia of Thebes, 1463 B.C. by Turner, Ann. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780439652230.

Leap into the ancient world in renowned author Ann Turners exciting addition to the Life and Times series. Maias story is filled with action, adventure, and all the drama of life in ancient Egypt. The intrigue and mysticism of ancient Egypt comes to life in Ann Turners spectacular addition to The Life and Times series. In the time of the Pharoah Hatshepsuts rule, the Egyptian days could pass as slowly as the Niles lazy waters, or as quickly as the Niles rising floodwaters. Maia and her brother are orphaned and living with a cold, judgmental aunt and uncle in Thebes. Searching for a way out of their house, Maia pleads with her brother, Sethnet, who is learning to be a scribe, to teach her how to write. He agrees, and this is to be her saving skill.