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The Scrunchy Scarab

By Philip Wooderson

Part of the Nile Files series

Adjectives

adventurous engaging educational

Genres

Adventure Historical Fiction Mystery

Synopsis

Ptoni and his father navigate the Nile on their creaky trading boat, encountering thrilling adventures in ancient Egypt. In 'The Scrunchy Scarab', Ptoni discovers a lucky scarab beetle during a lively festival in Feruka. 'The Fearful Pharaoh' sees Ptoni's father sentenced to death amidst the Pharaoh's jubilee. 'The Helpful Hieroglyph' follows Ptoni as he learns to read and write, while 'The Missing Mummy' challenges him to solve a perplexing mystery.

About the author

Philip Wooderson is a talented writer who has created many fun and exciting books for children. He is especially known for his stories in the 'Oxford Reading Tree' series, which help children enjoy reading and learning new things. Philip loves making up adventures that spark imagination and keep readers turning the pages.

Pages

63 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

Published

2000

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