Need a book idea for ancient history / lit

[Debbie in IL]

We are using MFW Ancients this year for dd 9th. The Cat of Bubastes (Henty) is one of the books that is scheduled - but we have already read this. Does anyone have an alternative suggestion?

 

Thank you!

[kate in seattle]

dd is 14 - do you allow her to read adult books?

 

I can't think of another book on the reading level of Henty which covers the Exodus.

 

there are some other 'logic level' books which I like for Egypt, though they do not specifically cover the Exodus - Mara, daughter of the Nile. Golden Goblet. His Majesty, Queen Hatshepsut. there is also tirzah, which does cover the period of the exodus, but i have not read this.

 

Then there is an adult book - Hippopotamus Marsh by Pauline Gedge. It has been several years since I have read it and I cannot remember if there is anything inappropriate in it. I think not, as I think I recommended it at the time to a way more conservative friend for her older daughter. I LOVED this book. It is very accurate in its history (driving out the hyksos). it is the first part of a trilogy.

 

hope you find something that works for you and your daughter.

[Melissa in Australia]

have a look at Bethlehem books. they have some living books that are around that time.

[2cents]

How about The Bronze Bow by Speare? We have enjoyed that one.

[Lori D.]

It sounds like you are looking specifically for an Ancient Egyptian book (as that is the setting of Cat of Bubastis). How about:

 

- God King (Williamson) -- gr. 5-8 reading level; late kingdom period; much of it set in ancient Palestine

- Shadow Hawk (Norton) -- gr. 8-adult reading level; late kingdom period

- Tales of Ancient Egyptian (Green) -- gr. 6-adult reading level; ancient Egyptian myths and folktales

- Riddle of Rosetta Stone: Key to Ancient Egypt (Giblin) -- fascinating non-fiction

- The 5,000-Year-Old Puzzle: Solving a Mystery of Ancient Egypt (Logan)

 

 

Egpytomania.org: Ancient Egypt in fiction for young adults:

http://www.egyptomania.org/aef/Egyptkdz.html

 

 

 

If you are looking for something that falls anywhere within the ancient world, check out the lists Susan Wise Bauer has on this site:

 

- Academic Excellence, gr. 5-8 (scroll down about halfway for a big list of specific works under the heading "READ"):

http://www.welltrainedmind.com/academic-excellence-grades-5-8/

 

- Academic Excellence, gr. 9-12 (scroll down about halfway for a big list of specific works under the heading "GREAT BOOKS" and then "9th GRADE"):

http://www.welltrainedmind.com/academic-excellence-grades-9-12/

[Love2Smile]

Theras and His Town is what my daughter loved in 6th grade!

[Debbie in IL]

Thank you all for your suggestions - we have read a few of these (Bronze Bow, Theras and His Town, God King) - I'm off to look into the others! I appreciate everyone's help, as always.

[Orthodox6]

I never have seen a book from Bethlehem Books which was not worthwhile and interesting.

 

have a look at Bethlehem books. they have some living books that are around that time.

[alpidarkomama]

there are some other 'logic level' books which I like for Egypt, though they do not specifically cover the Exodus - Mara, daughter of the Nile. Golden Goblet. His Majesty, Queen Hatshepsut. there is also tirzah, which does cover the period of the exodus, but i have not read this.

 

We just finished reading Mara last month as a readaloud. We couldn't put it down!!! It was very visual, the conversations were witty, and the characters were really well fleshed out. It would make a terrific movie... :) Can spark a lot of interest in Hatshepsut and Thutmose and that era.