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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 an Egyptian 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?

An absorbing time-travel adventure from bestselling author Karen McCombie.



Trade Review

"A fun (and cleverly educational!) adventure … McCombie’s all-action and highly imaginative time-slip romp speaks volumes to children about the importance of character building and addressing learning challenges." – Lancashire Post

"Funny and full of fascinating facts" – Irish Examiner

"A fun, action-packed and fact-filled romp through Ancient Egypt … Exciting, imaginative and accessible storytelling, complimented by Anneli Bray’s humour-filled illustrations that bring alive Seth’s adventures and misadventures, will have readers turning over the pages faster than Seth can swim away from a crocodile … Perfect for history buffs, mischief-makers and time-travellers!" – A Word About Books, blog

The Boy Who Stole the Pharaoh's Lunch

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A Paperback / softback by Karen McCombie, Anneli Bray

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    Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
    Publication Date: 18/05/2023
    ISBN13: 9781800902015, 978-1800902015
    ISBN10: 1800902018

    Description

    Book Synopsis

    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 an Egyptian 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?

    An absorbing time-travel adventure from bestselling author Karen McCombie.



    Trade Review

    "A fun (and cleverly educational!) adventure … McCombie’s all-action and highly imaginative time-slip romp speaks volumes to children about the importance of character building and addressing learning challenges." – Lancashire Post

    "Funny and full of fascinating facts" – Irish Examiner

    "A fun, action-packed and fact-filled romp through Ancient Egypt … Exciting, imaginative and accessible storytelling, complimented by Anneli Bray’s humour-filled illustrations that bring alive Seth’s adventures and misadventures, will have readers turning over the pages faster than Seth can swim away from a crocodile … Perfect for history buffs, mischief-makers and time-travellers!" – A Word About Books, blog

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