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The Reluctant God

Lorna Padgett, an archeologist's daughter, has inherited her father's love for ancient Egypt. Ameni lived over four thousand years ago. The son of a Pharoah, he loved adventure but had no idea what destiny the gods were holding for him. These two should never have met. But a walk in the hills near her father's dig leads Lorna into strange territory—and to an ancient discovery that brings timeless adventure, mystery, and danger....

Genre
fantasyancient worldhistorical fictionromancetime travel
Themes
childhoodtime travel
Setting
antiquityegypt
Audience
young adultchildrensmiddle grade
Length
short · 192 pages

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