The Spitting Cobra (Egyptian Chronicles #1)

Description

The Spitting Cobra is the first in a new series of four books set in Ancient Egypt. The Horned Viper, the second book in the series, will be published in October 2009, and two further instalments will be released in 2010. Each book is a fantastically atmospheric evocation of Egyptian life encased in an exciting adventure story. The boy and girl characters, Hopi and Isis, feature in each book and readers will be intrigued to follow their struggles for existence and adventure in Egypt circa 1150 BC. Set in the legendary Valley of the Kings, this first title is a gripping adventure of royal proportions, as Isis and Hopi try to solve the mystery of who is stealing sacred treasures from the heavily guarded Pharaoh's tombs.
Includes a fascinating fact file about Ancient Egypt at the end of the book.

Promotion info

A fun and entertaining way for younger readers to learn about ancient History - ancient Egypt is a core part of the National Curriculum The perfect complement to Caroline Lawrence's bestselling The Roman Mysteries series Gill Harvey has spent a great deal of time in Egypt, and the series is meticulously researched Includes useful factual detail and notes about Egyptian life and culture at the back of the book