Books About King Tut (Tutankhamun)

The Best King Tut (Tutankhamun) Books for Kids

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The Mission to Find Max
#14 in Series
Escape from Egypt
#2 in Series
Who Was King Tut?
Series
The Mummy's Curse
Series
The Shortlist

Our 8 Favorite Books About King Tut (Tutankhamun)

The Mission to Find Max
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$574
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
$5.99Save 4%
Paperback
Summary: Jack's quest to find his missing brother, Max, leads him to Egypt, where clues suggest a stolen crown with magical powers is involved. Joined by his friend Kate, Jack must unravel the mystery of King Tut's diadem and stop a looming ancient curse. Can they save Max and prevent disaster, or will the secrets of the past doom them all?
Escape from Egypt
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2018

Escape from Egypt

By Wendy Mass, Oriol Vidal (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the Time Jumpers series

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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Paperback
Summary: Chase and Ava, young time travelers, find themselves in ancient Egypt after touching a mysterious beetle. Their mission: return the beetle to King Tut's tomb. But a man with mismatched eyes is hot on their trail, seeking the same objects. Can they outsmart him and uncover his motives before it's too late? Join their thrilling adventure filled with danger and discovery.
Who Was King Tut?
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2006

Who Was King Tut?

By Roberta Edwards, Who HQ, True Kelley (Illustrator) · Who Was . . . ? series

The life and death of King Tutankhamun is explored in this book.

112 pages· 8,453 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 2,177 ratings
$6.99Save 4%
Paperback
Summary: Journey into the enigmatic world of King Tutankhamun, the boy pharaoh whose tomb discovery in 1922 captivated the globe. Explore the opulent treasures and unravel the myths surrounding his life and the infamous mummy curses. As a museum exhibit tours the U.S., delve into the ancient rituals of preparing a pharaoh for the afterlife and the thrilling tale of the tomb's excavation. What secrets lie within the sands of time, and what truths will emerge from the shadows of history?
You Wouldn't Want to Be Tutankhamen!
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2006

You Wouldn't Want to Be Tutankhamen!

By David Stewart, David Antram (Illustrator) · You Wouldn't Want to…: Ancient Civilization series

An Egyptian prince faces turmoil, power struggles, and a mysterious fate.

40 pages· 3,152 words· Est. 27 min read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 153 ratings
$9.95Save 4%
Paperback
Summary: Step into the sandals of a young Egyptian prince during a time of upheaval. As Tutankhamen, navigate a world where your father's rejection of the old gods has sown discord. With priests and people discontented, the path to power is fraught with danger. Will you rise above the chaos, or will the shadows of your reign lead to an untimely end? Discover the secrets of Tutankhamen's life, his unexpected death, and the legendary discovery of his tomb. This interactive journey invites you to explore history's mysteries and make choices that could alter the course of an empire.
Tutankhamen's Gift
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$2374
Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 1994

Tutankhamen's Gift

By Robert Sabuda

A young boy faces the challenge of becoming pharaoh amidst mystery and intrigue.

32 pages· 973 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
3.8/5 Goodreads · 238 ratings
$24.99Save 5%
Hardcover
Summary: Tutankhamen, a quiet and overlooked boy, finds himself thrust into the heart of Egypt's royal intrigue. With his father's death and his brother's mysterious downfall, the question looms: can a ten-year-old ascend the throne? As he navigates the complexities of power, Tutankhamen must discover his own path and gift to the gods. Will he rise to the challenge or be consumed by the shadows of his family's legacy?
T. Rex Time Machine
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$1597
Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2019

T. Rex Time Machine

By Jared Chapman (Illustrator) · T. Rex Time Machine series

Dinosaurs in Egypt face chaos when aliens reveal their true identity.

44 pages· 572 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.8/7 Bookroo·3.3/5 Goodreads · 130 ratings
$16.99Save 6%
Hardcover
Summary: Two T. Rexes travel to ancient Egypt, where King Tut believes they are gods. Enjoying royal treatment, their adventure takes a wild turn when aliens expose them as dinosaurs. Can they escape the chaos and return home? This hilarious journey through time promises unexpected twists and endless laughter.
The Mummy's Curse
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$2560
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

The Mummy's Curse

By Jeremy Westphal · The Unexplained series

Is the curse of Tutankhamun real or mere myth? Discover the truth.

24 pages· 717 words· Est. 6 min read
3.0/5 Goodreads · 11 ratings
$26.95Save 5%
Hardcover
Summary: When Tutankhamun's tomb is opened, a series of mysterious events unfold, sparking debate over the legendary curse. Dive into the stories and decide if the curse is real or just a myth. Explore the strange occurrences and the arguments for and against the existence of this ancient enigma. Will you uncover the truth behind the pharaoh's wrath?
Howard and the Mummy
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2018

Howard and the Mummy

By Tracey Fern, Boris Kulikov (Illustrator)

A young archaeologist's quest leads to the discovery of King Tut's tomb.

40 pages
3.7/5 Goodreads · 105 ratings
$17.99Save 6%
Hardcover
Summary: Howard Carter, captivated by mummies since childhood, embarks on a relentless quest in Egypt. At seventeen, he joins the Egypt Exploration Fund, driven by dreams of unearthing a royal tomb. Years of searching culminate in the groundbreaking discovery of King Tut's tomb, filled with treasures beyond imagination. This true story of determination and discovery reveals the challenges faced and the triumphs achieved in the world of archaeology. Will Howard's perseverance pay off, or will the sands of time keep their secrets buried?
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