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The Wobbly Obelisk

By Philip Wooderson

Part of the Nile Files series

Adjectives

humorous adventurous engaging

Genres

Humour Adventure Historical Fiction

Synopsis

Ptoni, his dad, and their cat, Ptiddles, navigate the Nile on their leaky trading boat, bartering goods to make a living. When Dad fails to pay taxes, their boat is seized, and they're forced to work on Pharaoh Armenlegup's obelisk under architect Breezbloc. The obelisk wobbles upon erection, leading to Dad's death sentence. Ptoni must find a way to save him.

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

64 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2002

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