Ranofer struggles to thwart the plottings of his evil brother, Gebu, so he can become master goldsmith like their father in this exciting tale of ancient Egyptian mystery and intrigue.
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97 of 105 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I started reading this book aloud to my daughter, and I couldn't put it down after the first few chapters. I had to read the whole book to find out what happened to Ranofer, and to find out how he could resolve his problems with his abusive half-brother and fulfill his dreams.
Reading this book really helped spark my interest in learning more about ancient Eygpt. The book is beautifully descriptive, and made me feel like I was there. It really helped me see the beauty in that culture. As I read other books about ancient Egypt, I realized I had already learned and retained quite a bit about it already just by reading this children's book! I think the author really researched her subject well.
I would highly recommend this book as an educational book, or just for fun. After the first few chapters, the story does become pretty exciting, and at the end I was left wanting more.
44 of 47 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
This is a pretty good book. The story takes place during the rule Amenhotep III and Queen Tiy. It is about a young Egyptian orphan named Ranofer, the son of Thutra, a very talented goldsmith. When his father dies, Ranofer's cruel brother Gebu takes over and makes him work as a lowly laborer in a goldshop. When Ranofer finds out that Gebu is stealing gold from tombs, he and his friend Hequet set out to find answers. One night, Ranofer finds a goblet made of solid gold which bares the cartouche of pharaoh Thutmose The Conqueror. Ranofer tries to follow and stop Gebu. But little does he know that his mistakes might cost him his life.
The Golden Goblet is very exciting and compelling, but it doesn't really get interesting until you are well into the book. It also has vocabulary that may be beyond the comprehension of some readers, so you may want to keep a dictionary handy. If you don't read this in school, you should definitely read it on your own.
21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
Ancient egypt is portayed in the most exiting of ways in this book, including all the details:
Positive elements:
Ranofer has a good head. he can usually decide what is best and takes advice (though not so readily) from those who are wiser and have more experience than him. though he has a bad attitude at first, by the third to fourth chapter it is made clear as to why this is so. with great ambitions, Ronofer is able to take advice to make himself ready to carry out those ambitions.
Violent content:
Ronofer's half brother is cruel to him, and beats him a few times. Ranofer is short-tempered when he meets another boy at the goldsmiths.
Spiritual content:
Ranofer, being an ancient Egyptian, beleives in and worships many gods. he beleives bone-chilling myths such as ghosts will carry away children who wander outside at night, that his father's spirit visits him, and that the dead king and queen are alive in their tomb. he prays to multiple gods, asking for the things he wishes to accomplish.
Conclusion:
What makes a book worthwhile? it is the ending. this story's ending is very fulfilling, leaving the reader as satisfied as can be, and ends with Ranofer looking forward to his dreams, now that he has removed all his barriers.
Positive elements:
Ranofer has a good head. he can usually decide what is best and takes advice (though not so readily) from those who are wiser and have more experience than him. though he has a bad attitude at first, by the third to fourth chapter it is made clear as to why this is so. with great ambitions, Ronofer is able to take advice to make himself ready to carry out those ambitions.
Violent content:
Ronofer's half brother is cruel to him, and beats him a few times. Ranofer is short-tempered when he meets another boy at the goldsmiths.
Spiritual content:
Ranofer, being an ancient Egyptian, beleives in and worships many gods. he beleives bone-chilling myths such as ghosts will carry away children who wander outside at night, that his father's spirit visits him, and that the dead king and queen are alive in their tomb. he prays to multiple gods, asking for the things he wishes to accomplish.
Conclusion:
What makes a book worthwhile? it is the ending. this story's ending is very fulfilling, leaving the reader as satisfied as can be, and ends with Ranofer looking forward to his dreams, now that he has removed all his barriers.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Live the everyday life of a peasant in Egypt - and see how his courage...
There are other reviews where the readers loved this book. It's a good story and brings the reader into the everyday life of an Egyptian peasant. Read more
Published 2 months ago by 2boys0girls
5.0 out of 5 stars
LOVED IT!
We were studing Egypt and this was suggested. We did it as a read-aloud. It helped me and my girls understand what egyption life was like.
Published 4 months ago by Homeschool Mom
1.0 out of 5 stars
STUPID
I hate it sooooooo much
BORING!!!!!!
STUPID!!!!!!!!
the WORST!!!!!!!
Do not read it is horrible
Confusing words, confusing plot, not interesting, needs... Read more
BORING!!!!!!
STUPID!!!!!!!!
the WORST!!!!!!!
Do not read it is horrible
Confusing words, confusing plot, not interesting, needs... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Pipo321
1.0 out of 5 stars
Bad book
Wrost book I have ever read to long of chapters they are 20+ pages per each chapter and there are 16 chapters.The Golden Goblet
Published 5 months ago by Roman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book!
Used this in a homeschool co-op setting. Fantastic book full of facts. Learned a lot and enjoyed it. Great for use while studying Ancient Egypt.
Published 6 months ago by Leigh Owens
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great story for any age.
I've read this book a few times now, once as a child, once as a teenager, and twice as an adult. I can't recommend this enough, as a good read for children and adults. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Flemm88
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing Book!
I'm 14 (and a girl.) but my mom still reads aloud to my little sister who's 11 and I. We just finished the book this morning and love it! I wish it hadn't ended. Read more
Published 6 months ago by TeachWithBooks
5.0 out of 5 stars
Throws you into ancient egypt
It isn't often that a book throws you into the world of Ancient Egypt with such perfection that you move from cover to cover as easily as you'd travel down the Nile. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mirrani
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved it!
Read this aloud to family and my daughter, age 10, kept asking to read "just one more chapter". It is true, a bit dull in the beginning, but it was definitely worth the read. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Dana Cooper
5.0 out of 5 stars
the most awesome book ever!
The Golden Goblet
Eloise Jarvis Mcgraw has been writing for 50+ years and written over 20 books Including Mara Daughter of the Nile , Moccasin Trail , Greensleeves and... Read more
Eloise Jarvis Mcgraw has been writing for 50+ years and written over 20 books Including Mara Daughter of the Nile , Moccasin Trail , Greensleeves and... Read more
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