How the Amazon Queen Fought the Prince of Egypt

by Tamara Bower

Book Overview

Serpot, ruler of a land where women live free, without men, leads her Amazon warriors in battle against Prince Pedikhons of Egypt, who has come to see for himself if women can equal men, even in battle. Includes notes about Assyrian and Egyptian culture and hieroglyphics. Ages 7-11 years.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0689844344
• ISBN13: 9780689844348
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Atheneum Books
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 11.3" x 9.6"
• Age Range: 7 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 6

Customer Reviews

Historical Fiction for the Younger Set

Strong women, battling men, first at war, and eventually in love. Loosely based on real-life ancient history, this book is a feast for young imaginations with glimpses of past Assyria (the modern day Middle East), Egypt, and hieroglyphics. The book is educational as well as entertaining. A fairly short book that won't overwhelm younger children (artistically stimulating for the pre-reader), but also keeps us old folks visually engaged.

Beautiful and Edifying

Applause to Tamara Bower for bringing back to life a story heard by ancient ears. Her attention to artistic detail makes this book a visual feast. With all of the information included in this book it is interesting for children as well as for adults. Thank you Tamara Bower for this treasure!

Beautifully told and illustrated

This story is an ancient tale with a modern sensibility. Two great leaders, a prince and a queen, who do not know much about each other at first, rise to battle each other, then learn to respect each other and join forces. It's a great story of adventure, empowerment and acceptance, beautifully told with Tamara Bower's rich, colorful, hieroglyphic style paintings. This is a great book for anyone who likes Egyptian art and classic storytelling.