Myths, Mummies and Magic in Ancient Egypt

Illustrated by Nuria Tamarit

Age Range: 7+
Publisher: Big Picture Press
Format: Hardback or Paperback
Genre: myth and non-fiction
ISBN: 978-1835870068
Publication date: 2 January 2025
Print length: 64 pages
Dimensions: 21.6 x 0.9 x 29.7 cm
Curriculum Links: history (Ancient Egypt), literacy (mythology and hero narratives), sequential storytelling, art and design

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Synopsis

The ancient Egyptian myths are some of the oldest and most famous stories in the world.

This exciting and funny new comic book collection is the perfect introduction to the world of the ancient Egyptians – containing six tales full of mythical creatures, gods, pharaohs and adventure. Readers will set sail with Prince Naneferkaptah on his quest to find the magical Book of Thoth, join Seth and Horus as they battle for the throne of Egypt, and relive the tragic tale of Antony and Cleopatra.

With striking illustrations by Núria Tamarit, this retelling of the Egyptian myths will delight readers of all ages.

Reviews

A delight for readers both young and old
Bursting with detail and humour, and Tamarit’s funny and fascinating comic-strip illustrations, this fully accessible and entertaining retelling of ancient myths is a delight for readers both young and old
Pam Norfolk
Lancashire Evening Post
A thoroughly entertaining read
Readers already familiar with Ancient Egypt will find plenty more to discover in this compelling book, which is packed with fascinating and little-known facts. Those new to the subject will soon be hooked and eager to learn more.

A high-quality non-fiction text that will appeal to both existing history enthusiasts and those keen to learn more about the subject.
Tom Tolkien
School Reading List review
Vibrant and accessible
Presented in a highly accessible comic strip style, each of the stories are filled with vibrant illustrations allowing us a glimpse into the wonders that were the lives of the ancient Egyptians
Armadillo Newsletter
A great addition to your classroom library
Confident readers from Year 3 upwards would find this a great way of picking up these tales for the first time. Readers familiar with Ancient Egypt will enjoy the humour and there’s a good dash of obscure fact to add to their knowledge.
Books for Topics
Ancient Egypt topic list
Witty and informative
This new book about Egyptian mythology and history is superb. Witty and informative, it is also child-friendly. And the full colour illustrations are wonderful. Perfect for any kid 7+ who loves ancient history.
Caroline Lawrence
author of The Roman Mysteries
Perfect collaboration between facts and funny
This is exactly what I wanted and didn’t really expect it to be as perfect as it is! A present for a boy who loves adult reference books about ancient Egypt and silly comic books that make him laugh. This is the ideal mix of both and he loves it!
Sheri Taylor
Amazon reviewer
A hit with my children
My daughter (8) is a bit resistant to history books but really enjoyed this one; her brother (10) is a history book fan and liked it too. I particularly appreciated the jokes – definitely worth reading this book with your children to help them understand the clever puns; appealing for independent reading too – my daughter has reread it independently as she enjoyed it so much.
Winter Mum
Amazon reviewer
It’s unputdownable
This book is a mixture of facts and stories about Ancient Egypt and how they lived their lives. My favourite part is the retelling of the Egyptian creation story where you learn about the Gods and how they came to be. I recommend this book to everyone who is interested or not! Trust me, once you start reading, you can’t stop.
Zoë, Age 11
Amazon reviewer