Tutankhamun and the Daughter of Ra

"Tutankhamun and the Daughter of Ra" is a compelling historical fiction novel that plunges readers into the dangerous world of ancient Egypt through the eyes of Ankhesenamun, daughter of Akhenaten and Nefertiti. The story follows her precarious life, from her forced marriage to Tutankhamun to her struggle for survival amidst bitter political and religious conflicts. This book is ideal for late elementary to middle school readers (ages 10-14) who enjoy immersive historical dramas with strong female protagonists. Parents should be aware of themes of political intrigue, peril, and forced marriage, which are handled within the context of historical accuracy for the period. It offers a rich, engaging narrative that brings a complex historical figure to life.

Ankhesenamun has never been safe in all her short life -– not even with her beloved husband and half brother Tutankhamun. Daughter of Pharaoh Akhenaten and the fabled Nefertiti, and married at one time to her father, she is forced to marry Tutankhamun by the powerful General Horemheb at a time of bitter political and religious division. Ankhesenamun is the delicate link between scheming factions. Left vulnerable by the failure of her plans for the sacred egg of Ra and the death of her young husband, Ankhesenamun is forced into making one last extraordinary and desperate bid for life and happiness...