Details:
Title: Secrets of a Sun King
Author: Emma Carroll
Publisher: Faber and Faber
ISBN 13: 978-0571328499
Synopsis:
London, 1922.
A discovery from ancient Egypt . . .
A cursed package . . .
The untold story of a young pharaoh . . .
A cursed package . . .
The untold story of a young pharaoh . . .
When Lilian Kaye finds a parcel on her grandad's doorstep, she is shocked to see who sent it: a famous Egyptologist, found dead that very morning, according to every newspaper in England!
The mysterious package holds the key to a story . . . about a king whose tomb archaeologists are desperately hunting for.
Lil and her friends must embark on an incredible journey - to return the package to its resting place, to protect those they love, and to break the deadly pharaoh's curse . . .
Review:
This was a historical middle grade that I thoroughly enjoyed reading. I loved the Egyptian theme and the settings were described well. The characters were engaging and I very much liked how they didn't feel older than they were supposed to be which can sometimes happen in middle grade books. Admittedly one of the final revelations was a little convenient but there was no denying it was cute and it did work well with the story. If you like middle grade historical books I recommend this.
This was a historical middle grade that I thoroughly enjoyed reading. I loved the Egyptian theme and the settings were described well. The characters were engaging and I very much liked how they didn't feel older than they were supposed to be which can sometimes happen in middle grade books. Admittedly one of the final revelations was a little convenient but there was no denying it was cute and it did work well with the story. If you like middle grade historical books I recommend this.
I gave this book 4 out of 5 stars.
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