Hatshepsut of Egypt

Written by Shirin Yim Bridges · Illustrated by Albert Nguyen

Part of the The Thinking Girl's Treasury of Real Princesses series

A princess defies tradition to become Pharaoh, changing Egypt's destiny.

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24 pages· 1080L

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Bookroo's summary

In ancient Egypt, Hatshepsut defies tradition by declaring herself Pharaoh, amassing wealth and power. As explorers uncover Tutankhamun's treasures, questions arise about her legacy. How did she enrich Egypt and secure her place in history? Discover the story of a princess who transformed her world, challenging norms and leaving an indelible mark on the Valley of the Kings. Explore her life, her reign, and the mysteries surrounding her burial alongside the boy-king. This tale of ambition and courage reveals the true power of a woman who dared to rule.

From the publisher

When explorers first chipped a hole through a wall and shined a light into Tutankhamun’s tomb, everything it touched glinted with gold and gleamed with silver. The boy-king so surrounded by this treasure would become one of the most famous names in history. But it was a less-famous princess who had accumulated a lot of the wealth that was buried in that tomb. Her name was Hatshepsut. How did she make Egypt so rich? And how did she come to be buried, like Tutankhamun, in the Valley of the Kings? This book brings to life the story of a real and remarkable princess who had the nerve to declare herself Pharaoh.

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