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Secrets Of A Sun King

Name: Secrets Of A Sun King
Rating: 4.6 (10 reviews)
ISBN: 9780571328499

By Emma Carroll

A mysterious parcel whisks Lil and her friends from London towards a deadly pharaoh’s curse.

thrilling mysterious historical adventurous

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.6

From 10 readers

What do our readers think of Secrets Of A Sun King? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children find the story exciting and full of mystery, enjoying Lil, Tulip and Oz, the Egyptian setting and the historical facts.

What does the Pageticker team say about Secrets Of A Sun King?

Secrets of a Sun King is a gripping historical adventure that mixes real Egyptian history with curses, friendship and a wonderfully determined heroine. Emma Carroll brings the 1920s vividly to life, whilst gently encouraging young readers to question who owns the past. Best suited to confident readers aged around 9–13, especially those who enjoy a little peril with their pyramids.

Genres

Adventure Mystery Historical Fiction

What is Secrets Of A Sun King about?

In 1922 London, 13-year-old Lilian Kaye discovers a mysterious parcel on her grandad's doorstep, sent by a renowned Egyptologist who was found dead that very morning. The package contains an ancient artefact linked to a pharaoh's curse. With her friends Tulip and Oz, Lil embarks on a perilous journey to Egypt to return the artefact to its rightful place, aiming to break the deadly curse and save her family.

About the author

Emma Carroll is a popular British author who loves writing exciting stories set in the past. She is well known for her book 'Letters from the Lighthouse,' which takes readers on thrilling adventures. Emma used to be a teacher and enjoys inspiring children to use their imagination and discover the joy of reading.

Discussion ideas around Secrets Of A Sun King

Lil’s Courage: What makes Lil brave, and how does she change as her journey becomes more dangerous?

True Friendship: How do Tulip and Oz help Lil, and what do they each bring to the friendship?

History’s Owners: What do you think should happen to ancient objects taken from another country, and why?

Curse or Coincidence?: Why do people find curses so fascinating, and how might the characters explain the strange events in different ways?

Life After War: How does the setting of London in 1922 affect the characters’ lives and choices?

Pages

304 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2018

First published

2018

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