The fourth historical time-slip for younger readers from Karen Wallace. Cleopatra is helped in her wooing of Mark Anthony by two young friends from another time and place!
A time-slip novel for confident young readers. Cleopatra, who ruled Egypt for more than twenty years, was renowned for using her beauty to attract powerful men. Determined to trap Mark Anthony, Cleopatra sees the arrival of two young time-slip travellers as a gift from the gods particularly since they arrive wrapped up in a carpet.... embroidered with scenes from Ancient Egypt! And, having been invited to a a fancy-dress party back at home, whom better for the contemporary children to seek expert advice from, than Cleopatra – the queen of fancy dresses! . Mixups, mayhem and history, for the core young storybook readership of 7 – 9 year olds.
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''Are you sure this will win Mark Anthony to my cause?' said Cleopatra'
When working on a school history project, Helen and Nigel are amazed to find themselves transported back to ancient Egypt and the reign of queen Cleopatra. Thinking the children are messengers from the god Isis, Cleopatra instructs them to advise her on how to make the Roman general, Mark Anthony, fall in love with her. What follows is the party to end all parties!
Short chapters, illustrations throughout, for confident young readers.
Karen Wallace has written many novels for children and for a variety of publishers. A Canadian by birth, Karen is married to Sam Llewellyn, a successful novelist for adults. They have two sons.
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