Secrets of a Sun King ~ Sets of 6, 15 & 30

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London, 1922. A discovery from ancient Egypt… A cursed package… The untold story of a young pharaoh…

When Lilian Kaye finds a parcel on her grandad's doorstep, she is shocked to see who sent it: a famous Egyptologist, found dead that very morning, according to every newspaper in England!

The mysterious package holds the key to a story… about a king whose tomb archaeologists are desperately hunting for. Lil and her friends must embark on an incredible journey - to return the package to its resting place, to protect those they love, and to break the deadly pharaoh's curse.

If you would like to be invoiced for this product (or would like a different quantity), please email julia@chestnutbooks.co.uk with an order number and we’ll be happy to help.

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London, 1922. A discovery from ancient Egypt… A cursed package… The untold story of a young pharaoh…

When Lilian Kaye finds a parcel on her grandad's doorstep, she is shocked to see who sent it: a famous Egyptologist, found dead that very morning, according to every newspaper in England!

The mysterious package holds the key to a story… about a king whose tomb archaeologists are desperately hunting for. Lil and her friends must embark on an incredible journey - to return the package to its resting place, to protect those they love, and to break the deadly pharaoh's curse.

If you would like to be invoiced for this product (or would like a different quantity), please email julia@chestnutbooks.co.uk with an order number and we’ll be happy to help.

We love this book because it is:

  • about Ancient Egypt & Tutankhamun’s tomb

  • an exciting adventure

  • captures children’s interest in ancient history

  • great for teaching bias & viewpoint

Learning opportunities:

  • Ancient Egypt & the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb

  • History: research & create a factfile about Ancient Egypt

  • Geography: plot the journey from London to Egypt

  • Writing: write a persuasive letter from Lil to the nurse asking to see her Grandad

  • History: create a poster including everything you have learned about Tutankhamun

  • Maths: research ‘old money’ and compare the values to the pound

  • Writing: write your own telegram in 9 words

  • Writing: write a Trip Advisor review of the train journey

  • Comparison: compare history’s presentation of Howard Carter as a hero to how he is presented in the story

  • Writing: write the final newspaper article

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