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The first book in Moyra Caldecott's Egyptian series."...it was unnatural, against the laws of Maat, that a woman should become a man. Surely they must see that?"Ast looked around. The admiration and awe on every face was evident. She and her son seemed an absurd alternative to that magnificent golden being standing in the god's light."Well, she and her son were alive. This was Hatshepsut's moment. Theirs would come..."Ancient Egypt 3500 years ago - a land ruled by the all-powerful female king, Hatshepsut. Ambitious, ruthless and worldly: a woman who established Amun as the chief god of Egypt, bestowing his Priesthood with unprecedented riches and power.This is a story of vision and obsession, of mighty projects and heartbreaking failures - the story of a woman possessed by the desire for power and the need to love.
Is Hatshepsut: Daughter of Amun appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This historical fantasy explores Ancient Egyptian Queen Hatshepsut's rise to power with themes of political ambition, religious manipulation, and gender subversion. Contains mild palace intrigue and power struggles but no graphic content.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include ambition and power imbalance.
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Who'll love this
Teens interested in Ancient Egypt and strong female leaders will enjoy this story of a woman who became pharaoh.