The Crocodile Curse : (The Nile Adventures) - Saviour Pirotta

The Crocodile Curse

(The Nile Adventures)

By: Saviour Pirotta, Jo Lindley (Illustrator)

Paperback | 28 January 2022

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Renni, Mahu and Balaal are enjoying the summer after thwarting the evil vizier, Paser, and returning the heart scarab to General Tatia. When new adventures call, the children set off up the flooded Nile to the mystical city of Shedet to see its glorious temples dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile-headed god. But things are not as they appear, and the wicked never rest for long...
Industry Reviews
'Saviour Pirotta writes beautifully, and his descriptions of Ancient Egypt are perfect, you could almost be there standing next to Renni and his friends (just watch out for the crocodiles). And to help visualise the story further, it has some beautifully drawn illustrations to go along with the text that have been created by Jo Lindley. [...] Junior readers will be enthralled by the story. The characters are very diverse, and the strong make-up of the main protagonists will appeal to all readers. [...] A book where readers will learn whilst being entertained.' -- What's Good To Read
'"The Crocodile Curse" (like all of Saviour's historical fiction) offers not only an exciting and engaging story, but the rich descriptions and historical details incorporated seamlessly into the fabric of the tale also make it perfect for being used to support work on the Ancient Egyptians, one of the civilisations suggested for an in-depth study as part of the KS2 work on achievements of the earliest civilisations. [...] Most importantly, 'The Crocodile Curse' is a well-paced, gripping read, full of adventure and intrigue, magic and mystery. Renni, Mahu and Balaal are appealing characters, each very different..' -- Through the Bookshelf
'The Crocodile Curse by Saviour Pirotta is an exciting fantasy adventure seeped in Egyptian legend and a definite page-turner that will keep young readers hooked from the start.' -- Anita Loughrey
'It's a perfect tie-in to school KS2 history projects, helping to bring the past to life. Jo Lindley's black and white illustrations are full of slithery crocodiles, magnificent temples, and of course the three friends helping young readers to picture the scenes.' -- Our Book Reviews

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