The Boy Who Stole the Pharaoh's Lunch

by Karen McCombie

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Pub Date May 18 2023 | Archive Date Apr 21 2023

Barrington Stoke

Children's Fiction | Historical Fiction | Middle Grade

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Description

Seth learns some important life lessons when he's transported back to Ancient Egypt in this absorbing time-slip adventure from bestselling author Karen McCombie.

While awaiting punishment in his headmaster’s office for his latest piece of mischief, prankster Seth picks up a golden amulet from the desk and is whisked back in time to Ancient Egypt.

In a village by the Nile, Seth finds a place for himself, working for the local tradesmen and playing with the local children. One of his new friends, Mery, has a pet hyena that Seth grows to love, so when he hears that the hyena is going to be roasted as part of a feast for the visiting pharaoh, Seth decides to save him.

But what consequences will Seth have to face for stealing the pharaoh’s lunch?

Seth learns some important life lessons when he's transported back to Ancient Egypt in this absorbing time-slip adventure from bestselling author Karen McCombie.

While awaiting punishment in his...

A Note From the Publisher

Barrington Stoke publishes top-quality short novels by the UK's best writers. Our books are hi-lo (high interest, low ability), meaning the content is appropriate to the age of the reader but the text is edited to suit a lower reading age. This ensures that our books are accessible to all - as a quick engaging win for confident readers and a satisfying achievement for those who have to work harder. For more information on our books, please visit our website: https://www.barringtonstoke.co.uk/

Barrington Stoke publishes top-quality short novels by the UK's best writers. Our books are hi-lo (high interest, low ability), meaning the content is appropriate to the age of the reader but...

Advance Praise

Praise for Karen McCombie:

“One of children’s fiction’s most accomplished authors" Waterstones

"Karen McCombie is a genius storyteller" Catherine Johnson, author & screenwriter

Praise for Karen McCombie:

“One of children’s fiction’s most accomplished authors" Waterstones

"Karen McCombie is a genius storyteller" Catherine Johnson, author & screenwriter

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EDITION	Other Format
ISBN	9781800902015
PRICE	£7.99 (GBP)

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Maja V, Educator

This was a delightful read, perfect for lower KS2 readers or less confident upper KS2 readers. It made a nice change to read a story set in Ancient Egypt that was not set in the time of Tutankhamun. Another appealing factor for this story is that the time shift allows Seth, the main protagonist, to experience life for 'normal' Ancient Egyptian children. Through Seth's experiences, the reader learns some facts that are very often not included in the KS2 curriculum such as the games the children played and how Ancient Egyptian children also had to brush their teeth! As the story progresses we learn a little more about Seth: how he struggles in school - finding it hard to concentrate or focus and how he chooses to be silly taking the attention away from how hard he finds some of the learning he has to told. The theme of dyslexia is sensitively and delicately handled.

Thank you to NetGalley and Barrington Stoke for this e-ARC to read and review.