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Pharaoh's Daughter
A Novel of Ancient Egypt
By Lester, Julius
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-15201-826-9
- Publisher
- San Diego : Silver Whistle/Harcourt, c2000.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on June 1, 2000
Gr 6-9 When Meryetamun, the daughter of the Pharaoh, rescues one of the Habiru baby boys condemned to death and takes him to raise as her son, his sister Almah goes with them to live in the palace. Attracting the attention of the Pharaoh because of her resemblance to his dead wife Nefertari, Almah is declared his daughter, displacing Meryetamun. At the same time, the princess finds herself increasingly at home among the Habiru people. This rich and fascinating retelling of the well-known tale found in Exodus makes clear Lester's view of the complex nature o...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
