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""A gorgeously illustrated tale of a young girl's life in Ancient Egypt"" - Readers' Favorite Akia lives in an oasis far from the Nile River. She loves climbing trees to pick dates while her father tends to his goats. When tragedy strikes, Akia must leave the safety of the oasis and travel alone across the desert to seek answers. Will she be brave enough to confront the Almighty Pharaoh? Come visit Ancient Egypt through a tale told in rhyming couplets, where historic papyrus paintings and hieroglyphics come to life! Winner of a 2018 Purple Dragonfly Book Award. Visit georgeneeb.ca for art ideas, reviews and information about upcoming books.

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Using charming rhymes, the book tells the story of a young girl named Akia who embarks on a mission to the palace after misfortune befalls her father. Neeb's bright illustrations in Egyptian 2-dimensional style and hieroglyphic vocabulary interspersed throughout are the greatest parts of this book. At the back, Neeb describes how he achieved his papyrus texture through paints so that readers can replicate his art style for their own story. -Nilescribes.org We fell in love with this gem of a book instantly and so will you! -Reading With Your Kids George Neeb's historical picture book, Pharaoh's Arrow, is a gorgeously illustrated tale of a young girl's life in ancient Egypt. The plot is a compelling one that will capture the imaginations of readers and listeners alike. Neeb's illustrations, which he based on actual Egyptian artwork, are very impressive indeed. His use of traditional colors, authentic hieroglyphics and drawing styles is accomplished, and I found myself poring over each panel to absorb and appreciate every little detail. What an amazing way to introduce an ancient culture to young children! Pharaoh's Arrow is most highly recommended (5 Stars). -Readers' Favorite Very impressed by this book. I can't get over how authentic the illustrations are. The story is written in rhyme and has the feel of a classic fable. In fact I had to look it up to see if it actually was a real Egyptian story. Centered around a young girl, who faces hardship and seeks revenge and in the end learns about forgiveness ... throw in some authentic Egyptian gods for good measure and you got a winner!! - @kidsbookguru review on Instagram

Using charming rhymes, the book tells the story of a young girl named Akia who embarks on a mission to the palace after misfortune befalls her father. Neeb's bright illustrations in Egyptian 2-dimensional style and hieroglyphic vocabulary interspersed throughout are the greatest parts of this book. At the back, Neeb describes how he achieved his papyrus texture through paints so that readers can replicate his art style for their own story. -Nilescribes.org We fell in love with this gem of a book instantly and so will you! -Reading With Your Kids George Neeb's historical picture book, Pharaoh's Arrow, is a gorgeously illustrated tale of a young girl's life in ancient Egypt. The plot is a compelling one that will capture the imaginations of readers and listeners alike. Neeb's illustrations, which he based on actual Egyptian artwork, are very impressive indeed. His use of traditional colors, authentic hieroglyphics and drawing styles is accomplished, and I found myself poring over each panel to absorb and appreciate every little detail. What an amazing way to introduce an ancient culture to young children! Pharaoh's Arrow is most highly recommended (5 Stars). -Readers' Favorite Very impressed by this book. I can't get over how authentic the illustrations are. The story is written in rhyme and has the feel of a classic fable. In fact I had to look it up to see if it actually was a real Egyptian story. Centered around a young girl, who faces hardship and seeks revenge and in the end learns about forgiveness ... throw in some authentic Egyptian gods for good measure and you got a winner!! -@kidsbookguru review on Instagram

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George Neeb lives in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. He taught elementary school for many years. He enjoys art, history, travel and spending time at his cabin by a lake.

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