Secret of the Egyptian Curse

An unforgettable story of magic and an orphan who yearns to belong.From the creator of over 300 museum and science center exhibits worldwide comes an exciting, ancient Egyptian adventure for kids age 8-14. Ancient Egypt: Ramses is an orphan with a strange skill. He has a magical talent for drawing. His pictures of the gods are so real that they appear to breathe with life. The sight terrifies Ramses' evil caretakers, who call him cursed and punish him for his unique powers. But not everyone thinks he's cursed. When Ramses' parents were alive, they loved him and called his talent a gift. He doesn't know who or what to believe anymore. Then, famous craftsmen come looking for an artist to paint the walls of King Tut's tomb. Ramses longs to win the position. If he does, he might just find where he belongs. But if he fails, he'll never escape his cruel caretakers.roller-coaster of a journey Ramses' gripping situation keeps even reluctant readers turning pages just to find out what's going to happen next.An adrenaline-charged, nonstop action book for boys age 8-12 and girls who love tales of values and courage.~ Packed with fascinating ancient Egypt facts kids will love~ For kids who love King Tut, Pharaoh Tutankhamen, pyramids, mythology, ancient gods, Rick Riordan, Percy Jackson, and the Kane Chronicles~ ACTION. SMART. EXCITING~ A fast-paced book for boys and girls age 9-12 (Lexile: 490-570)~ Teachers, librarians, and parents will appreciate the ancient civilizations facts and geography and appropriate language for middle-grade readers ages 8-14 Grades 3-7~ An action-oriented tale that's a great way to introduce middle-school youngsters to the world of ancient EgyptA magical adventure for middle-grade readers who love to explore the world.a must for every reading listCan Ramses win the position of his dreams? Read it and find out.