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Egyptian Diary
By Richard Platt
Illustrated by David Parkins
A fascinating journal by the creator of "Pirate Diary" and "Castle Diary".
The year is 1465 BC and Nakht's family is moving from their village to Memphis. Alongside him, we explore this bustling Egyptian city: visiting the craftsmen's workshops; watching a burial ritual; learning how the land is farmed, how houses are built and how to fish and hunt. Most thrilling of all, Nakht and his sister, Tamyt, witness a tomb robbery in the pyramids, and end up meeting the king of Egypt (who happens to be a woman!).
- "If only all history could be as interestingly presented as This journey through Egypt’s past" Magpies Magazine
About the author
Richard Platt is the author of "Pirate Diary", which won the Kate Greenaway Medal, the Silver Smarties Book Prize and the Blue Peter Award for Best Factual Book, and "Castle Diary", which was Highly Commended for the Kate Greenaway Medal and shortlisted for the Kurt Maschler Award.
About the illustrator
David Parkins is the illustrator of the popular "Sophie" series by Dick King-Smith and "Prowlpuss", shortlisted for the 1994 Kurt Maschler Award and the 1995 Smarties Book Prize.
Review
"If only all history could be as interestingly presented as this journey through Egypt’s past. This book is a joyful collaboration between two talented artists. It can be read for the sheer pleasure of learning about an ancient civilisation or it can be used as an exciting story for eight to twelve-year-olds." Magpies Magazine
ISBN:
9781406301724
Imprint:
Walker Books
Distributor:
TL Distribution in Australia & Macmillan Publishers in New Zealand
Binding:
Paperback
Release Date:
September 1, 2006
Dimensions:
210 x 280mm, 64pp
Stock Status:
Backlist title
Australian RRP:
$17.95
New Zealand RRP:
$19.99
Stock Level:
Low Stock