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"A gorgeously illustrated tale of a young girl's life in Ancient Egypt" - Readers' Favorite

Akia lives in an oasis far from the Nile River. She loves climbing trees to pick dates while her father tends to his goats. When tragedy strikes, Akia must leave the safety of the oasis and travel alone across the desert to seek answers. Will she be brave enough to confront the Almighty Pharaoh?

Come visit Ancient Egypt through a tale told in rhyming couplets, where historic papyrus paintings and hieroglyphics come to life Winner of a 2018 Purple Dragonfly Book Award.

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