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OverviewSeth learns some important life lessons when he's transported back to Ancient Egypt in this absorbing time-slip adventure from bestselling author Karen McCombie. While awaiting punishment in his headmaster’s office for his latest piece of mischief, prankster Seth picks up an Egyptian amulet from the desk and is whisked back in time to Ancient Egypt. In a village by the Nile, Seth finds a place for himself, working for the local tradesmen and playing with the local children. One of his new friends, Mery, has a pet hyena that Seth grows to love, so when he hears that the hyena is going to be roasted as part of a feast for the visiting pharaoh, Seth decides to save him. But what consequences will Seth have to face for stealing the pharaoh’s lunch? An absorbing time-travel adventure from bestselling author Karen McCombie. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Karen McCombie , Anneli BrayPublisher: HarperCollins Publishers Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd Dimensions: Width: 13.00cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.160kg ISBN: 9781800902015ISBN 10: 1800902018 Pages: 88 Publication Date: 18 May 2023 Recommended Age: 7 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children's (6-12) Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews"""A fun (and cleverly educational!) adventure … McCombie’s all-action and highly imaginative time-slip romp speaks volumes to children about the importance of character building and addressing learning challenges."" – Lancashire Post ""Funny and full of fascinating facts"" – Irish Examiner ""A fun, action-packed and fact-filled romp through Ancient Egypt … Exciting, imaginative and accessible storytelling, complimented by Anneli Bray’s humour-filled illustrations that bring alive Seth’s adventures and misadventures, will have readers turning over the pages faster than Seth can swim away from a crocodile … Perfect for history buffs, mischief-makers and time-travellers!"" – A Word About Books, blog" """A fun (and cleverly educational!) adventure ... McCombie’s all-action and highly imaginative time-slip romp speaks volumes to children about the importance of character building and addressing learning challenges."" -- Lancashire Post ""Funny and full of fascinating facts"" -- Irish Examiner" """A fun (and cleverly educational!) adventure ... McCombie’s all-action and highly imaginative time-slip romp speaks volumes to children about the importance of character building and addressing learning challenges."" -- Lancashire Post ""Funny and full of fascinating facts"" -- Irish Examiner ""A fun, action-packed and fact-filled romp through Ancient Egypt ... Exciting, imaginative and accessible storytelling, complimented by Anneli Bray’s humour-filled illustrations that bring alive Seth’s adventures and misadventures, will have readers turning over the pages faster than Seth can swim away from a crocodile ... Perfect for history buffs, mischief-makers and time-travellers!"" -- A Word About Books, blog" Author InformationKaren McCombie is the bestselling author of over 90 books for children and teenagers including the Carnegie Medal-nominated 'Little Bird Flies', 'How to be a Human', and series 'St Grizzle's School for Girls' and 'Indie Kidd'. Karen is also the author of the bestselling and much-loved series 'Ally's World'. Originally from Scotland, she now lives in London with her family who all give her inspiration for her books, whether they like it or not. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |