The Pharaoh’s Secret

In Marissa Moss's "The Pharaoh’s Secret," siblings Talibah and Adom join their father in Egypt, only to stumble upon an ancient mystery involving a forgotten queen pharaoh. They must help the queen and her high priest reclaim their place in history, battling a sinister archaeologist and navigating riddles and old tales. The adventure is skillfully interwoven with a poignant personal story about the mysterious death of their mother, adding layers of emotional depth to the historical intrigue. This chapter book is perfect for readers aged 8-11 who enjoy a blend of history, mystery, and a touch of the supernatural, offering both excitement and a gentle exploration of grief and family bonds.

Filled with intrigue, surprises, and the author’s original illustrations, this novel skillfully weaves history with a personal story full of heartache and family tensions that will entice and enthrall readers. When Talibah and her younger brother, Adom, accompany their father to Egypt, they become involved in a mystery surrounding an ancient, lost pharaoh—a rare queen ruler. Someone has tried to make it appear as if she never existed! The queen needs Talibah to help her and her high priest, Senenmut, reclaim their rightful place in history. Exotic locales, mysterious strangers, and a sinister archaeologist round out an adventure that is full of riddles, old tales, and, most surprisingly of all, a link to Talibah’s and Adom’s mother, who died mysteriously. F&P level: W