The Cat of Bubastes: A Tale of Ancient Egypt (Adventure) (Paperback)

~ (Author) "THE sun was blazing down upon a city on the western shore of the Caspian..." (more)
Key Phrases: royal inclosure, sacred cat, special foreword, Great Sea, Lower Egypt, Upper Egypt (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Enslaved by a conquering army, the young prince Amuba finds friendship in the house of an Egyptian high priest, where he acts as a companion to the priest's son Chebron. The entire household plunges into peril when Chebron accidentally kills the sacred cat of the great temple at Bubastes--a riot ensues, and the boys are forced to flee. Set in 1250 b.c., the time of Moses, this thrilling adventure story offers an evocative look at the ancient Egyptian world. Skillfully interwoven in the narrative thread are fascinating, accurate details about Egyptian religion and geography, the methods by which the Nile was used for irrigation, and how the Egyptians made war and were prepared for burial.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (October 22, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486423638
• ISBN-13: 978-0486423630
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #28,632 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

  Popular in these categories: (What's this?)

  #8 in	Books > History > Ancient > Egypt
  #13 in	Books > Children's Books > History & Historical Fiction > Fiction > Ancient Civilizations
  #14 in	Books > History > Africa > Egypt

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

57 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cat of Bubastes, May 2, 2000

By	asldf;ja;[e-mail] (california:) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Cat of Bubastes: A Tale of Ancient Egypt (Works of G. A. Henty) (Library Binding)

viewer from Califronia 1st published over 100 years ago, G.A. Henty's novels fill a void in the area of literature that is appropriate for kids! It is full of adventure and is written in a style that kids will read comfortably. The 15 year old hero, the prince of a small nation invaded by the Egyptians,is of strong moral character and boys, especially, will love the story of his captivity! Packed full of details: Egyptian architecture, family life, methods of warfare, government, geography, religion, and more! Even a cameo appearance by Moses, himself! As a homeschooling mother, I bought this book for my 6th grader to supplelment our history studies. I found myself reading it whenever she put it down and we were devouring it together for an entire weekend. Can't wait to get more Henty novels!

35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Egypt made fun and interesting, December 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Cat of Bubastes: A Tale of Ancient Egypt (Works of G. A. Henty) (Library Binding)

I read this book aloud to my children ages 11 and 13. Not only were we treated to an extraordinary story but to an amazing history lesson as well. Each chapter was full of details and interesting facts about Egypt woven into an exciting and suspenseful story. The vocabulary was fairly challenging but I considered this a positive aspect of the reading experience. We learned alot in a very painless way. We enjoyed G. A. Henty so much that we are reading another of his books now.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great historical novel for upper elementary kids & adults!, July 30, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Cat of Bubastes: A Tale of Ancient Egypt (Works of G. A. Henty) (Library Binding)

1st published over 100 years ago, G.A. Henty's novels fill a void in the area of literature that is appropriate for kids! It is full of adventure and is written in a style that kids will read comfortably. The 15 year old hero, the prince of a small nation invaded by the Egyptians,is of strong moral character and boys, especially, will love the story of his captivity! Packed full of details: Egyptian architecture, family life, methods of warfare, government, geography, religion, and more! Even a cameo appearance by Moses, himself! As a homeschooling mother, I bought this book for my 6th grader to supplelment our history studies. I found myself reading it whenever she put it down and we were devouring it together for an entire weekend. Can't wait to get more Henty novels!