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Synopsis
It's bad enough being new on the job, but Teppic hasn't a clue as to what a pharaoh is supposed to do. After all, he's been trained at Ankh-Morpork's famed assassins' school, across the sea from the Kingdom of the Sun.First, there's the monumental task of building a suitable resting place for Dad -- a pyramid to end all pyramids. Then there are the myriad administrative duties, such as dealing with mad priests, sacred crocodiles, and marching mummies. And to top it all off, the adolescent pharaoh discovers deceit, betrayal -- not to mention aheadstrong handmaiden -- at the heart of his realm.
Is Pyramids appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Pratchett's signature satirical humor makes ancient Egyptian tropes accessible for middle graders. Mild comedic violence (mummies, assassin training) and death of father (off-page) are handled with humor rather than graphic detail.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death of parent and deception.
Who'll love this
A young pharaoh trained as an assassin navigates pyramid-building, sacred crocodiles, and palace intrigue with lots of laughs.