The Great Pyramid Robbery Seven Fabulous Wonders Book 1 eBook Katherine Roberts
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"A terrific tale of plots, curses and evil forces set in ancient Egypt." Sunday Express.
It was meant to be the perfect crime. When the workers building Lord Khafre's pyramid plot to steal the treasure buried inside the neighbouring Great Pyramid, the only thing they fear is the curse that protects the tomb.
They persuade Senu, whose bond with his otherworldly ka gives him magical powers, to help them. But Red is afraid to talk to the dead, and Senu is fast approaching the age when children cut off their ka-tails… can Senu and his friends outwit the robbers and save their families from the dead lord's vengeance?
"This book is fun… an Egyptian fantasy that goes out of its way to be historically correct, without getting bogged down with the pageantry of pharaohs." British Fantasy Society.
"I thought it was WONDERFUL… I couldn't put it down." Diana Wynne Jones.
"The Great Pyramid Robbery" is one of the Seven Fabulous Wonders series, originally published by HarperCollins and translated into 11 languages worldwide. A mixture of magic, mystery and adventure set against carefully researched historical backgrounds, these books can be enjoyed in any order by confident teen readers and adults looking for historical fantasy adventure.
The complete seven book collection is also available as the Seven Fabulous Wonders omnibus edition.
The Great Pyramid Robbery Seven Fabulous Wonders Book 1 eBook Katherine Roberts
This book is definitely a hidden treasure! As I expected from Katherine Roberts, The Great Pyramid Robbery is a wonderfully written and very creative story -- obviously, the author has done her research. From the first page of the book you are transported into Ancient Egypt; via a boy and his ka you will experience the mysteries of daily life and religion. The detailed setting, unique characters, and magical elements put this book in a genre of it's own: historical fantasy mystery (?). The top-notch writing combined with the mystical and action-packed storyline make this a page-turner-of-a-tale that should appeal to a wide range of readers across practically all age ranges and either gender. There are some intense "scenes", but otherwise is appropriate for any age over about 8 or 9. The overall outcome could be guilty of being a tad predictable -- there's the unlikely hero that overcomes the circumstances to save the day complete with a happy ending, but that makes it a satisfying story that teaches the value of truth, being discriminating about where you place your trust (or judgment), and being true to yourself. I recommend reading the "Guide to Senu's World" at the back of the book before you begin (or as you read) if there are Ancient Egyptian terms you don't fully understand. I may read this aloud to my 8 and 10 year olds, then take them to Ancient Egyptian exhibit at our local museum -- they'll never view the artifacts as "just interesting relics" again! And so begins my journey through Katherine Roberts' Seven Fabulous Wonders series! I had to search to get all of the books -- they are too wonderful to go out of print. Terribly exciting go-alongs with ancient history studies -- maybe more kids would love history if given these books to read!Product details
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The Great Pyramid Robbery Seven Fabulous Wonders Book 1 eBook Katherine Roberts Reviews
I'm surprised nobody's yet reviewed this, because it deserves a thousand reviews! I just read this today, after finding it completely by accident at some obscure shop, and I have to say it now ranks in as one of the best stories I've ever read in my life.
I'm a big fan of young adult fantasy, and this is so original, set in ancient Egypt during the building of the Pyramids. There's a bit of a basis in ancient mythology and perhaps culture of the times, but it's written so well that everything seems as natural as if it were happening today. You can really relate to it and feel as if you were there! Tons of action, lots of magic and the characters were so well made that I was really moved for them and cried in parts.
I just loved the idea of every child having an invisible "ka", or companion who accompanies them until they grow up. I can't repeat enough how well it's written in and naturalised, and the ka are just as solid characters as the 'real' people.
I'd never heard of Katherine Roberts until I read this book (and a few others in this series), but now she's definitely in my top three favourite authors! I think fans of Harry Potter would love this book, even though it's VERY different, because they both share that feeling of action, magic and excitement, with villains you love to hate!!
ok but not something i would read again
This was to me a little silly. Ok For very young readers.
Fast reading, well written with good editing. The story held my interest throughout. I liked the writing about the life of the children and how they were schooled.
This book is definitely a hidden treasure! As I expected from Katherine Roberts, The Great Pyramid Robbery is a wonderfully written and very creative story -- obviously, the author has done her research. From the first page of the book you are transported into Ancient Egypt; via a boy and his ka you will experience the mysteries of daily life and religion. The detailed setting, unique characters, and magical elements put this book in a genre of it's own historical fantasy mystery (?). The top-notch writing combined with the mystical and action-packed storyline make this a page-turner-of-a-tale that should appeal to a wide range of readers across practically all age ranges and either gender. There are some intense "scenes", but otherwise is appropriate for any age over about 8 or 9. The overall outcome could be guilty of being a tad predictable -- there's the unlikely hero that overcomes the circumstances to save the day complete with a happy ending, but that makes it a satisfying story that teaches the value of truth, being discriminating about where you place your trust (or judgment), and being true to yourself. I recommend reading the "Guide to Senu's World" at the back of the book before you begin (or as you read) if there are Ancient Egyptian terms you don't fully understand. I may read this aloud to my 8 and 10 year olds, then take them to Ancient Egyptian exhibit at our local museum -- they'll never view the artifacts as "just interesting relics" again! And so begins my journey through Katherine Roberts' Seven Fabulous Wonders series! I had to search to get all of the books -- they are too wonderful to go out of print. Terribly exciting go-alongs with ancient history studies -- maybe more kids would love history if given these books to read!
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