In ancient Egypt, Nakht records his experiences as his family moves from small town Esna to the big, exciting city of Memphis, where he studies to be a scribe like his father and helps discover who has been robbing graves.

Related: Africa, Egypt, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture Book, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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• ISBN: 9780763627560
• Author: Platt, Richard
• Illustrator: Parkins, David
• Published: 2005, Candlewick
• Themes: Ancient Civilizations, Diary, Mystery, Writing
• Descriptors: Africa, Egypt, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture Book, Young Adult (ages 14-18)
• No. of pages: 64