The Ancient Egypt Sleepover consists of twenty-one short chapters, perfect for reading aloud in class. It is thrilling but also realistic, making it the go-to fiction choice for primary school teachers covering Ancient Egypt in KS2 history.
The cover artwork is by Héloïse Mab.
Reviews
✅ “Exciting, funny and clever. I read it in one gulp.” - Caroline Lawrence, author of The Roman Mysteries.
✅ “History comes alive! Educational and utterly engaging. Perfect for Key Stage 2 classes studying Ancient Egypt.” - Dan Harknett, primary school teacher.
Stephen Davies writes chapter books, young adult novels, TV tie-ins and historical fiction. In 2022, the centenary year of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb, Stephen has produced two new Ancient Egypt books, one fiction, the other non-fiction. THE ANCIENT EGYPT SLEEPOVER is already being widely used as a whole-class read in Years 3 and 4, while MYTHS, MONSTERS AND MAYHEM IN ANCIENT EGYPT is a graphic novel due out in March 2023.
Stephen loves visiting schools in the UK and overseas, helping young people with their own creative writing.
Agent: Julia Churchill
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