CompleteMartialArts.com - The Cat of Bubastes: A Tale of Ancient Egypt (Adventure)
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List Price: $6.95
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Manufacturer: Dover Publications
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Binding: Paperback
EAN: 9780486423630
ISBN: 0486423638
Label: Dover Publications
Manufacturer: Dover Publications
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 320
Publication Date: 2002-10-22
Publisher: Dover Publications
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Studio: Dover Publications
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Enslaved by a conquering army, the young prince Amuba finds friendship in the house of an Egyptian high priest, where he acts as a companion to the priest's son Chebron. The entire household plunges into peril when Chebron accidentally kills the sacred cat of the great temple at Bubastes--a riot ensues, and the boys are forced to flee. Set in 1250 b.c., the time of Moses, this thrilling adventure story offers an evocative look at the ancient Egyptian world. Skillfully interwoven in the narrative thread are fascinating, accurate details about Egyptian religion and geography, the methods by which the Nile was used for irrigation, and how the Egyptians made war and were prepared for burial.
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Summary: make it a MUST
Comment: This is one of Henty's more readable books. All my boys enjoyed it. There is enough action to keep them focused and much less battle descripton than is usually in his books. There is also a volume of information about life in this ancient time which is such a fun way of learning history. I think it should be on the 'must read' list of any child's study of ancient Egypt.
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Summary: Great Story for Boys
Comment: I have two boys between 5 and 8 years old, and read this aloud to them at bedtime over the course of a month or so. They stayed very engaged and eager to hear what happens next. In fact, it was hard to stop reading sometimes and get them to calm down and go to sleep!
The language was a little "old fashioned" and needed some explaining at times, for kids their age. The very detailed descriptions of Egyptian agriculture, hunting, and embalming, as well as other religious customs, was a bit long and tedious at times, even for me (the reason for taking off one star.) But that is typical of Henty.
I would recommend using this as a good history suplement, that will allow you and your kids to connect the facts of history and remember them better, because they are set in the context of an exciting story. Moses makes a small cameo appearance, but the book is not overtly Christian. It ties the pantheism of the many Egyptian "gods" to the individual attributes of a single monotheistic God, in a remarkable scene between the high priest of Egypt and his son, who must flee Egypt to save his life. The connection is later made to the God of the Hebrews, when a Hebrew slave girl joins the group.
The values and morals of the lead characters are strong and timeless and great for boys particularly, which I believe was Henty's intent in most of the stories he wrote. We are now reading The Treasure of the Incas, which is also rich with culture and history, but the story is a little more exciting, as it involves the search for a secret treasure, something all little boys love.
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Summary: Great primer for more challenging literature
Comment: If you're looking to provide historically-rich literature for your home, the Henty series is an excellent option. Besides the obvious of reading an enjoyable book based on historical fact, these stories are an easy way to increase the reader's patience and attention span. Additionally, immersing oneself in skillful writing is a simple method of promoting good grammar.
If you're a homeschooling family who intends to school through high school, reading these stories (silently or aloud) is an effortless way to prepare your students for more demanding authors such as Hawthorne or Shakespeare. Even though our children are grown and are attending college, we've opted to keep this series of books because they really are a great read.
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Summary: Do not buy for Kindle
Comment: The BrandenburgStudies ebook edition is obviously not edited for Kindle. The line breaks after a few letters, often in the middle of words. Too expensive for such poor quality, no wonder there was no sample.
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Summary: Why is the price for audio so high on Amazon?
Comment: I got this from another source in MP3CD format and only paid around $15! I had heard of G.A. Henty before, but WOW was this fun to listen to when knitting. In the future I'll buy the book format so I can start a collection. I learned a lot about culture and customs, the story was interesting, and the language was rich. My 6 year old son also listened with interest.
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