Search results for ""Author Caroline Pitcher""

A page-turning thriller from an acclaimed writer. Set in ancient Egypt, this is the story of a young boy, Varro, and his flight from danger as he is pursued along the River Nile by an opportunistic lord. He is believed to be carrying something very valuable - but has no idea what it could be. Full of authentic detail about ancient Egypt, rich imagery of the lush delta plains and the forbidding stone-carved monuments to gods, and exciting, nail-biting tension. The story culminates in an exciting face-to-face encounter with the legendary pharaoh. Acclaim for the series: '...a quartet of books with robust child appeal ...the brief is clearly to appeal to those recently emerging from reading schemes but requiring continuing support. But the stories have a fresh originality that will make them great favourites' - Lindsey Fraser, Guardian Education Book of the Week, 13/05/03.

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A captivating story about kindness and love, beautifully illustrated by Jackie Morris in a new gift hardback

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One in a series of graphic novels for 9-12 year-olds, especially boys, there are integrated black and white illustrations on every page, using comic strip conventions and cinematic devices (panning shots, close-ups and flash-backs). Pacy well plotted texts are written by established authors.

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