The Golden Goblet
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1961 · Est. 7.5 hour read

The Golden Goblet

By Eloise Jarvis McGraw

A boy discovers a stolen goblet, risking everything to escape his brother's grip.

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248 pages· 67,994 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
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In ancient Thebes, young Ranofer dreams of becoming a master goldsmith like his father. Trapped under the control of his cruel half-brother Gebu, his hopes seem distant. But when Ranofer stumbles upon a stolen golden goblet hidden in Gebu's room, he sees a chance to change his fate. Can he prove Gebu's guilt and claim his freedom, or will the dangers of the city consume him? As Ranofer navigates treacherous streets and his own fears, his journey becomes a thrilling quest for justice and self-discovery.

From the publisher

“Ranofer tried the box first. He found nothing there… The chest looked no more promising… There was something dark and curving in a corner, wrapped in a scarp of cotton rag… He tugged it out, jerked the cloth away impatiently and went numb all over with the shock of what he saw. There in his hand lay a gold goblet, he knew it must have been stolen from one of the great tombs in the City of the Dead. Ranofer also knew that in order to win his freedom he would have to prove that Gebu, his greedy half-brother, was the thief. The events that follow will surely excite the adventurous reader.

Awards

Newbery Honor (1962)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
248
Words
67,994
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
930L
Themes & topics
Books about EgyptBooks about historyBooks about Ancient to 499 ADBooks about reaching your potential (self-actualization)Books about ancient civilizations
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.3
F&P level
~V
AR points
11
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
20316
Publication
Published
May 6, 1986
First published
January 1, 1961
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780140303353

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