Pharaoh's Daughter: A Novel of Ancient Egypt - Softcover

Lester, Julius

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0152066624 ISBN 13: 9780152066628

Publisher: Clarion Books, 2009

Synopsis

More than 3,000 years ago, a young girl in Egypt named Almah adored her baby brother named Mosis. She would do anything for their happiness--even shunning their birth parents. Mosis, however, won't be happy until he sees that justice has been served to his own people. This variation of the story of Moses offers readers some new twists.

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Review:

star "A captivating story and a compelling portrait of a Moses torn between two cultures."--Publishers Weekly (starred) "A multilayered story with many wonderful characters . . . highly recommended."--VOYA (5Q--highest rating) star "A richly textured novel of feelings and ideas."--Kirkus Reviews (starred)

Synopsis:

Over 3,000 years ago in ancient Egypt, there lived a girl, Almah, who adored her baby brother, Mosis. She would do virtually anything to ensure his safety and happiness, even if it meant shunning their birth parents. Mosis, however, will not be truly happy until he sees that justice has been served to his own people.

About this edition

• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0152066624
• ISBN 13: 9780152066628
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192