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Eye of the Moon

by Dianne Hofmeyr
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Isikara and her father tend the sacred crocodiles and assist at mummifications of both humans and animals. One day, they are ordered to a tomb. Two bodies are waiting for them—Queen Tiy and her eldest son, Tuthmosis. Tuthmosis has been poisoned but is clinging to life. With no time to spare, Isikara rescues the young prince and runs away with him. The pair find themselves on a journey across Egypt, searching for allies who will help Tuthmosis regain his throne. Their travels lead them along the Nile, across the desert, and through bustling market towns. All the while they must avoid their pursuers, the High Priests who wish to silence them. But there are dangers in the desert and all around. Who can they trust? And where will their adventure lead them?
In this gripping tale, published for the first time in the U.S., author Dianne Hofmeyr spins a web of intrigue, mystery and adventure, woven throughout with fascinating historical details about Ancient Egypt.

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  • Release date

    June 7, 2011

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781442411890

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9781442411890
      • File size: 1780 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 4.8
    • Lexile® Measure: 700
    • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty: 3

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      August 1, 2011

      Gr 4-6-When Isikara travels with her father to the glittering city of ancient Thebes to assist in the embalming of the great Queen Tiy, grandmother of Tutankhamun, she becomes a witness to murder and conspiracy. Outspoken Isikara soon finds herself separated from her father and on the run with Tuthmosis, the queen's oldest son and rightful heir. The landscape that flows by them as they make their way along the Nile and through the desert is described in rich sensory terms, as are the objects used by the two young people and other characters. Weapons, household items, pottery, and clothing known only to readers from tomb paintings or as faded museum objects are here given weight, color, and utility. Although flawed by erratic pacing and labored dialogue, the action comes together in the novel's third act, when Isikara and Tuthmosis join forces with a runaway Nubian slave and ally themselves with Egypt's rivals, the Kushites.-Paula Willey, Baltimore County Public Library, Towson, MD

      Copyright 2011 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
  • EPUB ebook

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Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:4.8
  • Lexile® Measure:700
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:3

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