I took a chance on this book because I was intrigued by the cover. While I wasn’t gripped by it, it was a very fun adventure with lots of history in it!!! I think children’s historical fiction is so great because an author can combine information that is both real and made up (and blur the lines)and kids are learning throughout their read without even realizing it! A definite mystery, the story houses relatable characters, the exotic element of Egypt and their beliefs, and intrigue as to where the next book will take us. It is a super fun adventure!

ARC Copy...Although I feel/debatable the science vs "magic" debate during that time period would different in feel and context (seen as woven together would probably be more accurate) however the funeral practices depicted are accurate for the time period.

Sesha is the daughter of a royal
Physician. When, her parents are killed in a fire, Sesha and her brother survive by being snake charmers. Eventually, they are taken to the palace where they are taken in to pharaoh’s household. Sensha is given a task to find her father’s missing scroll. Sensha agreed to find it for she wants to use it to cure her brother’s illness.

Sensha is really an intelligent heroine. Already at a young age, she realizes that she is in her danger and she must be cautious. She really loves her brother Ky, and she tends to be overprotective of him. Still, she is caring individual and helps those who seek her help.

Overall, this novel focuses family and friendship. There is very little action happening in the novel. However, this book does an excellent job in detailing an ancient Egyptian’s daily life. I recommend this fans of Mara, Daughter of the Nile, Sphinx’s Princess, and Cleopatra Confesses.

The Lost Scroll of the Physician is a thrilling, entertaining and well-researched children's book. Sesha is a heroine that young girls can look up to filled with spirit and and compassion for her brother Ky. The book tackles some fairly deep subjects as Sesha resumes her training as a scribe to try and find Imhotep's lost scroll which could have possibly gotten her father killed.

It's a race against time and Sesha doesn't know who she can trust back at the palace as it seems everyone is looking for the scroll which she believes holds a cure for her brother's illness.

The story is fast paced and includes a lot of real remedies, the lost scroll is even a real thing which I thought was pretty cool. There is a constant tug of war in the story between science and religion along with Sesha having to face scrutiny being the only female training to become a scribe.

My only issue was the large cast of secondary characters within the palace were at times hard to keep straight as there wasn't many physical descriptions or at the very least features unique to the characters. It might have just been with how quickly the plot moved, which wasn't bad at all. I just wish I knew a bit more so that I could get feel for them. The story was very plot driven where I do like to have more of a connection with the characters, but that's just my own preference.

The subject was pretty interesting and it was the first book I've ever read set in Ancient Egypt which was portrayed very well.

Thanks to Netgalley and to the publisher for sending me an e-galley of this book!

This story read itself. From the first page to the ending it was packed full of mystery, bravery and love. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the characters' personalities. It was like going on an adventure that was about more than just a murder. It was about saving a nation. And to find out that the scroll is a real item, just the cherry on top of the cake. This is definitely a book that will intrigue it's reader and make him/her wonder about the possible future these characters will have. I admit I was expecting more from the ending, since it did feel a little like there is potential for a sequel and we do not get the full closure that at least I wanted to have. But nontheless, a fantastic story well worth my time.