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Tutankhamun: the assassinated pharaoh

By De Gieter

Time-travelling Papyrus uncovers murder and a tomb-robbing secret beside young Pharaoh Tutankhamun.

thrilling · historical · mysterious · dramatic

Genres

Adventure Historical Fiction Graphic Novels

What is Tutankhamun: the assassinated pharaoh about?

Papyrus travels back in time with the help of a magical potion and arrives in ancient Egypt during the reign of the young Pharaoh Tutankhamun. He meets the future pharaoh and his wife, Ankhsenamun, but soon witnesses a shocking murder. As danger closes in, Papyrus is helped by Theti-Cheri, his loyal friend and the pharaoh’s daughter. Before returning to his own time, he must uncover the truth about the killing and discover who is robbing the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings.

About the author

De Gieter is the pen name of Belgian cartoonist Lucien De Gieter. He is best known for creating Papyrus, an exciting comic series set in ancient Egypt. Its brave young hero, Papyrus, travels through mysterious places, meets fascinating people and faces thrilling challenges. De Gieter’s stories mix history, humour and adventure, while his detailed drawings bring the past to life. His work has delighted readers in many countries and introduced generations of children to comics.

Pages

46 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2009

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