The School Library Journal calls Anubis's narration "wickedly funny" and says it is stuffed with an "incredible wealth of interesting detail." It also predicts that it's "sure to be a hit" in any kids' library. (Crossing my paws...I mean, my fingers for that one.)
Kirkus says it is "an informative and unusually lively look at the Egyptian way of death." (Anubis especially loves the phrase "unusually lively" -- mostly because he's always around a bunch of stiffs.)
Anubis Speaks is perfect for kids in the 4th through 6th grades. Know a kid, teacher or librarian who might enjoy the book? Want to learn all the gruesome details about mummification and heart-eating monsters?
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Can't think of a better book for Charlie!
I hope so, Tanya!
My niece and nephew are a little young for this series, yet, but you can be SURE that I am stocking up on books like this for when they reach the appropriate age!
Oh! and my favorite EGYPTIAN god is Ra, for personal reasons which may take extreme liberties with the mythology itself. :)
Looking over a list of gods, I pick
Bes, who was the protector of pregnant women, newborn babies and the family. The ancient Egyptians also believed that Bes protected against snake and scorpion bites.
Congrats on the new release!!
Congrats on your new book, Vicky!
Sounds like another winner, Vicky! I've got to go with Isis, goddess of children and patroness of nature and magic.
So many gods...so many goddesses. But I choose Mercury.
I don't know why. Maybe I'm draggin' today? :-)
Also, I want you to speedily pick my name. Please. :-)
For my favorite Egyptian god, I'm going to go with Ra, god of the sun (light, warmth, growth).
Peter Pan. hmmm, not a god. Wonder Woman. closer, but not a goddess. oh, what's-her-name who comes out of the oyster shell? that one! you can see I need educating.
I'm a lot more familiar with the Greek gods and goddesses than the Egyptian ones; however, I absolutely loved Cleopatra's Moon, so I'd like to win this one.
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Sekhmet, the warrior goddess and goddess of healing. Interesting dichotomy there!
Woo-hooooo! I've been waiting for this one (and would love to win it. ;0) )
[PS - don't tell Anubis, but I've always been somewhat partial to Bast. Yet, my house is always full of both cats AND dogs!]
I'd have to go with Isis. -- Vicky, this book looks fabulous!
As well as being a god of the dead, Osiris was a god of resurrection and fertility
Seshat, the goddess of writing, historical records and accounting
Hmmm....I"m going to go with Thoth, god of wisdom. I'm hoping Thoth is hanging around my keyboard this afternoon!
Looks and sounds great Vicky. I wish you every success with your new book! :-)
I would have to go with Thoth. Not a generally well known Egyptian god, but he is associated with the moon, learning and understanding what is obscure. His principal temple was at Ashmunein!
Have a great week ahead :-)
Aubis was always one of my favorites. I have a little statue of him.
I'm an Isis and Hathor fan :D Looks like a great book :D
Sekhmet or Isis. I'm much better educated on the Greco-Roman pantheon, and Isis has a dual identity there which is fairly easy to see.
*crosses fingers* :)
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