The Pharaoh's Secret

I loved it! I'm 8 year's old and I read it in one afternoon. The way the author solved the mystery made it very interesting.

As a fan of Marissa Moss's outstanding AMELIA'S NOTEBOOK and MAX'S LOGBOOK seriees, as well as her many picture books and historical journals, I was delighted to discover that she has published a first novel! It was wonderful to lose myself in Moss's masterfully created mystery, which weaves together Egyptian history and contemporary life, the inner world of dreams and the everyday family dynamics. I found myself rooting wholeheartedly for Talibah, a smart and sympathetic teenage girl, as she grapples with the absence of her mother, the pressures of being far from home, and the mysteries of an ancient love affair. As usual, Moss's vivid writing brings "exotic" environments, history, and emotions to life. THE PHAROAH'S SECRET would be a fascinating introduction to Egyptian history ( I didn't know much about the female pharoah Hatshepsut before reading it, and came away fromt he book enlightened, as well as moved and entertained! ) In addition, Moss' beautiful ink drawings enliven the text throughout. My two teenage readers loved the book as well, and we all hope to read MORE of Marissa Moss' books!