You Wouldn't Want to Be Tutankhamen!
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2006 · Est. 27 min read

You Wouldn't Want to Be Tutankhamen!

By David Stewart, David Antram (Illustrator)

Part of the You Wouldn't Want to…: Ancient Civilization series

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

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40 pages· 3,152 words· Est. 27 min read
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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.

From the publisher

Get ready . . . you’re an Egyptian prince living in a time of turmoil and change.This interactive series will enthrall young and reluctant readers (Ages 8-12) by making them part of the story, inviting them to become the main character. Each book uses humorous illustrations to depict the sometimes dark and horrific side of life during important eras in history. Your father Akhenaten has abandoned the old gods, the priests are unhappy, the people are unhappy. One day all this will be yours, Tutankhamen! Find out all about Tutankhamen’s childhood, his rise to power, his mysterious early death, and the famous discovery of his tomb.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
40
Words
3,152
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Picture
Lexile
IG980L
Themes & topics
Books about cultureBooks about EgyptBooks about historyBooks about ItalyBooks about Ancient to 499 AD
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.2
F&P level
~W
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
115288
Publication
Published
February 1, 2017
First published
December 31, 2006
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780531231593

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