This compelling story of adventure, romance, and intrigue, set in ancient Egypt, was written by the three-time Newbery Honor and Edgar Award winning author Eloise Jarvis McGraw. Mara is a proud and beautiful slave girl who yearns for freedom in ancient Egypt, under the rule of Queen Hatshepsut. Mara is not like other slaves; she can read and write, as well as speak the language of Babylonian. So, to barter for her freedom, she finds herself playing the dangerous role of double spy for two arch enemies-each of whom ...
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This compelling story of adventure, romance, and intrigue, set in ancient Egypt, was written by the three-time Newbery Honor and Edgar Award winning author Eloise Jarvis McGraw. Mara is a proud and beautiful slave girl who yearns for freedom in ancient Egypt, under the rule of Queen Hatshepsut. Mara is not like other slaves; she can read and write, as well as speak the language of Babylonian. So, to barter for her freedom, she finds herself playing the dangerous role of double spy for two arch enemies-each of whom supports a contender for the throne of Egypt. Against her will, Mara finds herself falling in love with one of her masters, the noble Sheftu, and she starts to believe in his plans of restoring Thutmose III to the throne. But just when Mara is ready to offer Sheftu her help and her heart, her duplicity is discovered, and a battle ensues in which both Mara's life and the fate of Egypt are at stake. "Dangerous espionage, an unusual love story, and richly drawn background make this a book to capture quick and lasting interest."-Horn Book "Thoroughly engrossing."-Kirkus Reviews
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I enjoyed the story line. Again, a book I read as a teen, and wanted for my own collection. I like Egyptian stories and themes.
Rosanne
Aug 10, 2007
Sheer fun
A heady, perfect cocktail of historical detail, political intrigue, and romance between two very different and exciting characters, this is a delight from cover to cover. A history lesson it ain't, but for something on the side to pique some interest in Egyptian history, or to enrich study of that period, this can't be beat. Long overdue for a film version, I think - if they could do it justice. Well-written, exciting, with a very nice aftertaste (!), this is great fun.
RP86
Jul 30, 2007
This has been a favorite of mine since I was ten years old. It has everything a good story should; adventure, romance, intrigue, secret agents, double crossing, politics, and loyalty. I recommend this book to anyone and everyone!
sea7788
Jul 11, 2007
a teen read
I read this book as a teen or pre-teen - I'd always liked Ancient Egypt and was just starting to think about romance. This is a book with a plot that will hold the attention and two interesting central characters, treading the line between appearance and reality. I still reread it sometimes. It doesn't have any inspiring young adult messages but it's fun, if you have an adolescent in the house who likes history.
