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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2018
Cat Detective
A royal cat and beetle sidekick hunt a thief in ancient Egypt.
240 pages· 28,792 words· Est. 4 hour read
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 824 ratings
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Books About North Africa · 51 titles considered
The Best North Africa Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about north africa? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About North Africa
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1967
The Egypt Game
A game inspired by ancient Egypt turns mysterious when strange events unfold.
240 pages· 42,223 words· Est. 6 hour read
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 36,909 ratings
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$3324
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2014
The Red Pencil
By Andrea Davis Pinkney, Shane W. Evans (Illustrator)
A young girl flees her ravaged village, finding hope in a red pencil.
336 pages· 20,420 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 7,473 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–+ · 2013
Hunt for the Devil's Dragon
A dragon terrorizes a town, but is it the real threat?
144 pages· 11,575 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 278 ratings
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Graphic Nov.
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2012
The Red Pyramid (Graphic Novel)
By Rick Riordan · Book #1 in the The Kane Chronicles Graphic Novels series
Siblings must stop an ancient god from destroying the world.
192 pages· 7,048 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 29,273 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 1953
Mara, Daughter of the Nile
A slave girl becomes a double spy, risking everything for freedom and love in ancient Egypt.
279 pages· 86,380 words· Est. 12 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 14,007 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2012
Mystery of the Egyptian Scroll
Siblings chase a missing scroll in ancient Egypt, risking everything for a reward.
114 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 621 ratings
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018
The Great Escape
Book #3 in the The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series
Time-traveling siblings face plagues and danger in ancient Egypt.
128 pages· 12,776 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 518 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2018
Escape from Egypt
Time-traveling kids race to return a beetle to King Tut's tomb while evading a mysterious pursuer.
96 pages· 6,087 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 236 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2011
The Mission to Find Max
By Elizabeth Singer Hunt · Book #14 in the Secret Agent Jack Stalwart series
A brother's disappearance, a cursed crown, and a race against time in Egypt.
144 pages· 12,190 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 245 ratings
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North Africa Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about north africa for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$1595
Ms. Frizzle's Adventures: Ancient Egypt
Ages 4–8 · 2001
Travel back to Ancient Egypt and uncover its secrets with a daring guide.
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$1899
The Egyptian Cinderella
Ages 4–8 · 1989
A lost slipper leads a slave girl to the Pharaoh's palace and a chance to become queen.
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$2199
The 5,000-Year-Old Puzzle
Ages 8–11 · 2002
Uncover a hidden tomb's secrets and solve the mystery of a missing mummy in 1924 Egypt.
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$1699
Mummy Cat
Ages 6–9 · 2015
A lonely cat roams a pyramid, uncovering secrets of a lost queen.
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$1800
Pharaoh's Boat
Ages 7–10 · 2009
An ancient Egyptian boat embarks on a mysterious journey beyond imagination.
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$1699
We're Sailing Down the Nile
Ages 4–8 · 2007
Uncover Egypt's secrets on a Nile riverboat journey.
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$2499
Tutankhamen's Gift
Ages 6–9 · 1994
A young boy faces the challenge of becoming pharaoh amidst mystery and intrigue.
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$1699
T. Rex Time Machine
Ages 3–5 · 2019
Dinosaurs in Egypt face chaos when aliens reveal their true identity.
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$899
Skippyjon Jones in Mummy Trouble
Ages 3–5 · 2006
A daring quest to the underworld hinges on solving a riddle.
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$1499
Cleopatra
Ages 4–7 · 2018
Discover Cleopatra's rise and fall as Egypt's last pharaoh.
Graphic Nov.
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$1895
(Mostly) Wordless
Ages 3–7 · 2013
Embark on silent adventures with a young pirate exploring perilous seas and hidden treasures.
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$799
Hieroglyphs
Ages 7–10 · 2000
Unlock the secrets of ancient hieroglyphs and create your own messages.
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North Africa Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about north africa for developing and independent readers.
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$799
Mummies and Pyramids
Ages 7–9 · 2001
Ancient Egyptians lived in a world of pharaohs and pyramids, where mummies and tombs held secrets of the afterlife.
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$799
The Mummy With No Name
Ages 7–10 · 2006
A mouse journalist helps his friend solve a mystery at the Egyptian Mouseum.
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$899
The Curse of the Cheese Pyramid
Ages 7–10 · 2004
A mouse journalist travels to Egypt to interview a professor about his new energy invention, but things take a turn when they visit the pyramids.
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$699
Who Was King Tut?
Ages 8–12 · 2006
The life and death of King Tutankhamun is explored in this book.
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$2495
Treasury of Egyptian Mythology
Ages 8–12 · 2013
Explore the myths of ancient Egypt, where gods and legendary creatures come alive.
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$1299
Cleopatra VII
Ages 8–12 · 1999
A young Cleopatra fears for her life and dreams of ruling Egypt.
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$899
Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos
Ages 9–12 · 2007
A cursed amulet threatens chaos. Can Theo save her world from ancient magic?
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$1195
The Cat of Bubastes
Ages 8–14 · 1889
A sacred cat's death forces two friends on a perilous escape from ancient Egypt.
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$899
The Golden Goblet
Ages 9–12 · 1961
A boy discovers a stolen goblet, risking everything to escape his brother's grip.
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$799
The Mummy Case
Ages 9–12 · 1980
Stolen statuettes lead to a web of intrigue in Egypt.
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$899
Tales of Ancient Egypt
Ages 10–13 · 1967
Explore ancient Egyptian myths of creation, magic, and adventure.
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$599
Tut, Tut
Ages 7–9 · 1996
Time-travelers face new adventures with a twist of humor.