Eye of the Moon facts for kids
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| Author | Dianne Hofmeyr |
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| Illustrator | Larry Rostant |
| Cover artist | Karin Paprocki |
| Country | Great Britain |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Historical fiction |
| Set in | Ancient Egypt |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
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Publication date
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2007 |
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| Pages | 336 |
| ISBN | 978-1-4424-1188-3 (paperback), 978-1-4424-1189-0 (ebook) |
| OCLC | 76363925 |
| Followed by | Eye of the Sun |
Eye of the Moon is an exciting historical adventure book for young readers. It was written by Dianne Hofmeyr and came out in 2007. The story takes place in ancient Egypt, a long, long time ago.
It's about a girl named Isikara, whose dad works as an embalmer (someone who prepares bodies for burial) at the temple of Sobek. Isikara runs away with Tuthmosis, who is the son of the powerful King Amenhotep III. They are trying to escape from a very important priest named Wosret, who wants to harm them.
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Discovering Eye of the Moon
Eye of the Moon is a type of book called historical fiction. This means it tells a made-up story, but it happens in a real time period from the past. For this book, that time period is ancient Egypt.
The Story's Setting
The book is set in ancient Egypt, a fascinating civilization that existed thousands of years ago. This was a time of powerful pharaohs, grand temples, and unique customs. The story brings this ancient world to life for readers.
Who Wrote the Book?
The author of Eye of the Moon is Dianne Hofmeyr. She is known for writing many books for children and young adults. Her stories often explore different cultures and historical periods.
Main Characters and Their Journey
The story of Eye of the Moon follows two main characters as they face danger and adventure.
Isikara's Role
Isikara is the daughter of an embalmer. Her father works at the temple of Sobek, a crocodile god in ancient Egyptian beliefs. Isikara's life changes when she decides to run away.
Tuthmosis, the Prince
Tuthmosis is a prince, the son of the mighty King Amenhotep III. His royal background means he has a very different life from Isikara. Together, they embark on a dangerous journey.
The High Priest Wosret
Wosret is a powerful high priest. He is the main person the two young characters are trying to escape from. His actions drive much of the story's conflict and excitement.
The World of Ancient Egypt
The book gives readers a glimpse into what life might have been like in ancient Egypt.
Temples and Gods
Ancient Egyptians worshipped many gods and goddesses. Temples, like the one dedicated to Sobek, were very important places. They were centers for religious ceremonies and daily life.
Royal Families
Pharaohs, like King Amenhotep III, ruled ancient Egypt. Their families were at the top of society. Princes and princesses had special roles and responsibilities.
The Book Series
Eye of the Moon is part of a series of books.
The Next Adventure
The story of Isikara and Tuthmosis continues in the next book. It is called Eye of the Sun. Readers can follow their adventures further in the series.
