Age
8-11
Grade
1-3
Adele Geras
Lifelines: Cleopatra
Hardcover
(Kingfisher Oct. 15, 2007)
, 1st edition
This innovative, fully illustrated, and factually accurate novel tells the story of the legendary Egyptian queen. At ten years old, a young girl named Nefret becomes a handmaid to Cleopatra, the last queen of Egypt. It is through her eyes, as a servant in Cleopatra's court, that the history of this powerful ruler unfolds. In Nefret's diary, readers will observe Cleopatra's struggle to become a pharaoh and her relentless determination to rule Egypt well. A reference chapter provides accurate historical and cultural context.
- Series
- Lifelines
- ISBN
- 0753460254 / 9780753460252
- Pages
- 64
- Weight
- 30.4 oz.
- Dimensions
- 10.6 x 0.6
in.