The phantom of the Nile

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps____________________Menes is training as a scribe in the local temple, and to earn extra money to help his poor family, he agrees to assist rich old Maiarch.

Menes must write a prayer to rid Maiarch of an old family ghost.

But what if the ghost is actually more human than supernatural?

It will take all of Menes's skill and ingenuity to find out the truth... Terry Deary’s Egyptian Tales explore the world of Ancient Egypt through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time.

These stories feature real people and take place in some of the most recognisable Egyptian settings.

This new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period. ____________________‘Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers' interest in all things historical.’ Books For Keeps