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Tales of Ancient Egypt

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3,000 years of incredible stories from the land of the pyramids

From the cunning Cleopatra hiding in a sack to meet Julius Caesar, to the Cinderella-like story of a peasant girl who married a pharaoh when he found her slipper, these are the stories that textbooks never tell. Hugo has scoured ancient texts and translated hieroglyphs to uncover tales of love, betrayal, and royal scandal featuring pharaohs, priests, gods, and goddesses.

Meet Ramses the Great as he battles mysterious pirates, discover a queen's cunning assassination plot, and encounter the shapeshifting wizard-king who defended Egypt with magic boats. Children will slip into tombs with mischievous robbers and witness epic battles featuring elephants and ostriches.

Sona Avedikian's stunning illustrations bring each adventure to vivid life, while informative pages scattered throughout explain how pyramids were built and provide step-by-step guides to wrapping mummies. With its beautiful cloth-textured cover featuring shiny foil details, this is history that feels like the most exciting adventure story ever told.

Suitable for children aged 8 years and up

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Publisher: Neon Squid

Format: Hardback with cloth-textured cover and shiny foil details.

About Hugo D. Cook: Renowned Egyptologist and TikTok sensation known as "Hugo the Egyptologist." He has built a massive following by making ancient Egyptian history accessible and exciting through expert knowledge combined with engaging storytelling. Hugo scours ancient texts and translates hieroglyphs to uncover the lesser-known stories of this remarkable civilisation.

About Sona Avedikian: Accomplished illustrator whose detailed artwork brings the grandeur and mystery of ancient Egypt to vivid life. Her illustrations perfectly complement the storytelling, creating an immersive visual journey through one of history's most fascinating civilisations.

What's Covered: Stories spanning over 3,000 years of ancient Egyptian history, from royal scandals and political intrigue to mythology and everyday life. Includes historical context about pyramid construction, mummification processes, and life along the Nile. Features both well-researched historical accounts and captivating myths from ancient Egyptian culture.

Product Specifications

ISBN: 9781838993436

Author: Hugo D. Cook

Illustrator: Sona Avedikian

Publisher: Neon Squid

Format: Hardback

Pages: 160

Dimensions: 28.2 x 23.1 x 2.0cm

Weight: 1067g

Age Range: 8 years and up

Publication Date: October 2024

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