Books with title The Golden Tablet

A Newbery Honor BookWinner of a Newbery Honor, an exciting ancient Egyptian mystery!Ranofer wants only one thing in the world: to be a master goldsmith like his beloved father was. But how can he when he is all but imprisoned by his evil half brother, Gebu? Ranofer knows the only way he can escape Gebu's abuse is by changing his destiny. But can a poor boy with no skills survive on the cutthroat streets of ancient Thebes? Then Ranofer finds a priceless golden goblet in Gebu's room and he knows his luck−and his destiny−are about to change."Exceptionally vivid, swiftpaced, and stirring."—The Horn Book"An exhilarating story of the arduous fulfillment of a boy's dream . . . We are given a most worthy hero in Ranofer, one who struggles with his own fears and ideals, who smarts under his own cowardice, but who finds the power to rise to his own strength. This plus the vividly detailed setting make the book an excellent choice."—Kirkus Reviews

The adventure continues!As William and Anita settle in to their new lives in the Forbidden Forest, they discover a mystery hiding among the towering redwoods. They had always thought they alone lived among the dragons in the Forest, but a young girl named Beth has somehow found her way where no other human should be.It soon becomes apparent that the girl has the mystical gifts of both male and female Guardians. There is little time to ponder what this might mean, however, for the Golden Tablet has been stolen!For millenia, the Tablet has been safe in its grotto, providing protection for the Forest. When they find it missing, it is the duty of the Guardians to retrieve it and save their home.What others are saying about the series:“Loved the characters! William and Anita are delightful and bursting with personality.”“Would recommend it to anyone that wants a different type of fantasy novel. Not your typical spells and wizard book …”“Well written. Something I'll read to my kids.” “… a good fantasy and love story combined … looking forward to Volume 2!”

"Ranofer tried the box first. He found nothing there... The chest looked no more promising... There was something dark and curving in a corner, wrapped in a scarp of cotton rag... He tugged it out, jerked the cloth away impatiently and went numb all over with the shock of what he saw. There in his hand lay a gold goblet, he knew it must have been stolen from one of the great tombs in the City of the Dead. Ranofer also knew that in order to win his freedom he would have to prove that Gebu, his greedy half-brother, was the thief. The events that follow will surely excite the adventurous reader.

As William and Anita settle in to their new lives in the Forbidden Forest, they discover a mystery hiding among the towering redwoods. They had always thought they alone lived among the dragons in the Forest, but a young girl named Beth has somehow found her way where no other human should be. It soon becomes apparent that the girl has the mystical gifts of both male and female Guardians. There is little time to ponder what this might mean, however, for the Golden Tablet has been stolen! For millennia, the Tablet has been safe in its grotto, providing protection for the Forest. When they find it missing, it is the duty of the Guardians to retrieve it and save their home.

A Newbery Honor winner! Ranofer wants only one thing in the world: to be a master goldsmith like his beloved father was. But how can he when he is all but imprisoned by his evil half brother, Gebu? Ranofer knows the only way he can escape Gebu's abuse is by changing his destiny. But can a poor boy with no skills survive on the cutthroat streets of ancient Thebes? Then Ranofer finds a priceless golden goblet in Gebu's room and he knows his luckˆ’and his destinyˆ’are about to change.

[Children's Fiction (Ages 8-12)] [Read by Charles Carroll] A Newbery Honor winner! Ranofer wants only one thing in the world: to be a master goldsmith like his beloved father was. But how can he when he is all but imprisoned by his evil half brother, Gebu? Ranofer knows the only way he can escape Gebu's abuse is by changing his destiny. But can a poor boy with no skills survive on the cutthroat streets of ancient Thebes? Then Ranofer finds a priceless golden goblet in Gebu's room and he knows his luck -- and his destiny -- are about to change.