"Pharaoh's Daughter" by Julius Lester tells the captivating story of the ancient Egyptian princess, who discovers an abandoned Hebrew baby in the Nile River. Named Moses, the child’s fate intertwines with her own royal life, as she bravely defies her father, Pharaoh, to save him. Through their growing bond, the novel explores themes of love, identity, and the struggle for freedom. As Moses matures, the princess grapples with her loyalties to her Egyptian heritage and the harsh realities faced by the Hebrew people. This richly woven tale brings to life the complexities of love and the choices that define us. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.

There are 182 pages in this book.

This is a novella. A novella is short novel or a long short story and typically ranges from 20, 000 to 50, 000 words, which translates to about 100 to 200 pages, depending on formatting, font size, and other factors like page layout. Novellas offer a focused narrative with fewer subplots than a novel and a more direct approach to storytelling. Some famous novellas, such as The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, fall within this length range.

This book was published in 2002 by Perfection Learning .

JULIUS LESTER is the author of more than twenty books for young readers. He writes and teaches in western Massachusetts. www. johnclapp. com