Terrible True Tales: Egyptians
From the author of Horrible Histories, perfect for 7+
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Terrible True Tales: Egyptians
Narrated by:
Terry Deary
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Narrated by:
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Terry Deary
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By:
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Terry Deary
From the author of the blockbuster Horrible Histories series, which is now a TV show and movie, and has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide.
'Deary's storytelling is simple, historically accurate and compelling' – The i newspaper on The Silver Hand
Horrible Histories author Terry Deary presents a hilarious collection of Egyptian tales based on thrilling true stories – four books in one! Perfect for history fans (and those who don't know they're history fans yet) aged 7+.
The Gold in the Grave A group of thieves plot to rob Tutankhamen's tomb of its vast wealth. If they succeed, it'll be the greatest robbery in history. If they fail, the consequences are severe...
The Magic and the Mummy When the pharaoh dies, it’s Neria’s job to mummify his cat. The trouble is, the cat is still alive. Can Neria find a way to save the cat without being caught and punished?
The Plot on the Pyramid The Great Pyramid is a lively place to work. The only problem is Antef, the fussy, irritating supervisor. When the workers go on strike, everyone’s loyalty is tested.
The Phantom of the Nile Menes, a trainee scribe, is tasked with getting rid of a ghost. But what if the phantom is actually more human than supernatural? It will take all of Menes's skill and ingenuity to find out the truth...
Terry Deary’s Terrible True Tales: Egyptians explores the world of ancient Egypt through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. These stories feature real people and take place in some of the most recognisable Egyptian settings. This edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period.©2004 Terry Deary (P)2026 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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These are hilarious books full of all sorts of facts from the amusing to the stomach-churning
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