The magic and the mummy

historical · humorous · gripping · squeamish

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What is The magic and the mummy about?

Neria works in the House of Death, helping her father prepare bodies for the afterlife. When the pharaoh dies, the whole household is thrown into a frantic rush. Neria is given an important task: mummifying the pharaoh’s beloved cat. But there is one problem—Neria cannot bear to kill and gut the animal. Can she save the cat, complete her duty and avoid the terrible punishment waiting for anyone who disobeys the pharaoh’s wishes?

About the author

Terry Deary is a British author best known for writing the funny and fascinating Horrible Histories books. He loves making history exciting by sharing weird and wonderful facts about the past. Terry’s clever stories and jokes help children learn and laugh at the same time, making reading about history lots of fun!