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The Cleopatra Curse


The Seven Fabulous Wonders

No. of pages 288

Published: 2006

Great for age 9-12 years

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The magnificent Seven Wonders series concludes with Romanic chariot race! Historical fiction meets action-packed adventure in this thrilling series for boys. Zeuxis is a 'lighthouse boy', whose duties include collecting fuel for the famous Pharos lighthouse of Alexandria and keeping its fire burning. But Zeuxis' dream is to become a charioteer, and he gets his chance when Julius Caesar plans his invasion of Egypt in 48BC to overthrow Queen Cleopatra. Caesar sends his envoys to Alexandria with instructions to create a riot on race day, so that he can invade the palace. To accomplish this, they need an inexperienced charioteer they can bend to their will!

 

 

This book features in the following series: 7 Fabulous Wonders, The Seven Fabulous Wonders .

There are 288 pages in this book. This book was published in 2006 by HarperCollins Publishers .

Katherine Roberts lives in Stroud. Her debut children's book, Song Quest, won the Branford Boase Award in 2000. Chicken House also published Crystal Mask and Dark Quetzal which make up The Echorium Sequence.

 

This book is in the following series:

7 Fabulous Wonders

The Seven Fabulous Wonders
Historical fiction meets action-packed adventure in this thrilling series set in Egypt at the time of Cleopatra.

This book features the following characters:

Cleopatra
This book features Cleopatra.

Julius Caesar
Born in Rome in 100 BC, Julius Caesar quickly climbed the ladder of Roman politics, making allies - and enemies - along the way. His victories in battle awarded him the support of the people, but flush with power, he named himself dictator for life. The good times, however, would not last much longer. On the Ides of March, Caesar was brutally assassinated by a group of senators determined to end his tyranny, bringing his reign to an end.

Praise for 'The Great Pyramid Robbery': 'A grand tale unravels -- ancient curses, magical powers, dangerous forces and spirits make "The Great Pyramid Robbery" a wonderful fantasy-filled read! Unearth this fab book.' Funday Times 'A terrific tale of plots, curses and evil forces set in ancient Egypt.' Sunday Express 'A thrill-a-minute mix of myth, history, excitement and magic. Roberts has thrown lots of gripping ingredients into the first book of The Seven Fabulous Wonders series and it all works to great effect.' Sunday Morning Post Praise for 'The Babylon Game': 'Katherine Roberts is a children's author of genuine skill and imagination, and The Babylon Game is one of her most engaging titles.' Publishing News 'Incredible! adventures that twist and turn and will have you spellbound on every page.' South Wales Evening Post.