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Cover of Pyramids

Pyramids

Terry Pratchett (1989)

SubgenreComic / Humorous Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages368 (Standard (250-400))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age10
Goodreads3.92/5 (95511)

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

Death of ParentDeception

Heroine archetypes

Headstrong Handmaiden

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

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.

Tags

SatireParodyAdventure FantasyEgyptian MythologyDiscworld