Cleopatra's Amulet

Lindsay Galvin
8+
Action/Adventure  Historical 
Buy the Book

Extract

Cleopatra paced the corridor beneath the arched mosaic ceiling of the Library of Alexandria, where she was being forced to wait. Her attendants stood almost as still and silent as the statues of ancient Greek philosophers they stood between. Two of the many palace cats raced past her, broke into a brief bundle of scrapping fur, then darted off in opposite directions, their yowls echoing.

About the book

Twelve-year-old Cleopatra has led a charmed life as princess and goddess of Egypt, and the pharaoh’s favourite daughter. But when her father’s life is threatened, she must use her cleverness to find out who wants the throne enough to kill for it. A prophecy and an enchanted
board game summon the animal gods of Egypt to protect her, whether they like it or not – and not all of them are on her side. Can Cleopatra navigate the world of gods and monsters to save Egypt?

• An epic Ancient Egyptian adventure from the bestselling author of Darwin’s Dragons.
• Author Lindsay Galvin explores a new direction as she moves from recent British history to ancient mythology.
• Shades of Emma Carroll’s Secrets of a Sun King and M.G. Leonard’s Hunt for the Golden Scarab.
• Explores the perennial fascination with Cleopatra and Ancient Egypt in a modern, accessible style for middle-grade readers.

Share this:

If you liked Cleopatra's Amulet, why not try ...