Book description
This compelling story of adventure, romance, and intrigue, set in ancient Egypt, was written by the three-time Newbery Honor and Edgar Award winning author Eloise Jarvis McGraw.
Mara is a proud and beautiful slave girl who yearns for freedom in ancient Egypt, under the rule of Queen Hatshepsut. Mara is…
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Why read it?
1 author picked Mara, Daughter of the Nile as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I value this book as a lesson in engrossing story-building.
While ostensibly 'a young Egypt read,’ this novel is a consuming and thrilling read for anyone who loves intrigue and historical adventure. It's about a slave girl hungry for her freedom. Mara is a spy story of dangerous love and a central character torn by a monstrous dilemma.
It's a gem to discover.
From Roy's list on Egypt mysteries that satisfy ancient ache.
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