Synopses & Reviews
Far away in Ancient Egypt, Jackal and Ibis are brought before the Cat Pharaoh to be punished for stealing from the town market. and#160;In a merciful moment, the Pharaoh decides to give the two friends one last chance: they must journey up the River Nile to the temple of Karnak and bring back something that has been taken from her andshy; a beautiful and precious Jewel Fish. But she has a warning for the two:
and#8220;Do not take anything else while you are in Karnak. and#160;And know that the Jewel Fish is magical. and#160;Be sure it does not get wet.and#8221;
Jackal and Ibis are not very clever and ignore the Cat Pharaoh's words, taking a few extra treasures for themselves . . . and disaster follows!
Itand#8217;s up to readers to work out from the pages of the book what the Jeweland#160; Fish looks like, then log on to www.graemebase.com, where the Cat Pharaoh and Crocodile Prince wait for their treasures to be returned. A cunningand#160; mechanical device in the back of the book holds the final key to the puzzle.
And on the back of the bookand#8217;s jacket is a poster map of ancient Egypt withand#160;facts about the actual places and mythological characters in the story.
Complete with hieroglyphics and sparkling jewels, here is a cautionary tale set amongst the wonders of an ancient world, from the bestselling and highly acclaimed author of such classics as Animalia, The Eleventh Hour and The Legend of the Golden Snail.
Review
andquot;With its folktale feel, this picture book would be a nice addition to introduce different cultures and parts of the world to young readers.andquot;
Synopsis
Bestseller Graeme Base harks back to his classic New York Times bestselling solve-the-mystery story The Eleventh Hour in an all-new book that will and#8220;puzzleand#8221; and entice young readers.
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Enter a magical world in this warm, funny, and enduring story about the special relationship between a grandson and his grandpaand#8212;and their love for magic.
and#160;Bertie Badger loves to visit the Retirement Home for Elderly Magicians and watch his grandpa perform magic tricks. But one day all the magiciansand#8217; props go missing, so Bertie sets off to investigate. Can he solve the mystery in time to save the show? This clever book will engage readers as they are challenged to solve the mystery along with Bertie, discovering where the missing props have gone by using a decoder included with the book that reveals the mystery. and#160; Graeme Base, creator of Animalia and many bestselling and beloved books for children, conjures up an inventive, irresistible tale. and#160; FandP level: S
Synopsis
Set in ancient Egypt, this action-packed story follows two thieves, Jackal and Ibis. They are ordered by the Pharaoh to travel to the Palace of the Crocodile Prince in the city of Karnak to retrieve the magical Jewel Fish. When they arrive at the palace, despite the Pharaohs warning to take only the fish, Jackal and Ibis also steal gold and other riches. But the weight of the extra treasures causes their tiny boat to sink, and the Jewel Fish comes to life in the water and escapes.
Now its up to readers to find the Jewel Fish by logging on to GraemeBase.com, where they will find what they need to open the mechanical device at the back of the book. The device unlocks the secret of how to discover and capture the Jewel Fish for the Pharaoh. The reverse side of the books jacket is a poster map of ancient Egypt that gives facts about the actual places and mythological characters in the story.
Synopsis
Among the ruins of Angkor Wat, Tiger, Monkey, Water Buffalo, and Gecko argue over who would make the greatest king. An ancient elephant suggests a race to the top of the hill to prove each creatureandrsquo;s speed, strength, and cunning. But along the way, their strengths and weaknesses are revealed. Will any of them be good enough to be king?Graeme Baseandrsquo;s luscious illustrations of the Cambodian temple complex Angkor Watandmdash;one of the most beautiful ruins in existence and known to people all over the worldandmdash;are combined with a search-and-find feature in this exciting new tale! A brief history of the temple is included.
Praise for The Last King of Angkor Wat
andquot;This simple morality tale is lifted to loveliness by Baseandrsquo;s gorgeous digital illustrations, majestic and richly colored, filled with characteristic detail and intricately bordered. These pages beckon readers to return again and again to pore over the details.andquot;
--Kirkus Reviews
About the Author
Graeme Baseand#8217;s Animalia received international acclaim when it was first published and has gone on to sell more than two million copies. Among his many beloved and bestselling other books are Enigma, The Eleventh Hour, The Water Hole, and Jungle Drums. Graeme and his family live in Melbourne, Australia. Visit him online at www.graemebase.com.