The Desert Prince
Book 2 in Secrets of the Sands
- Subject
- Action & Adventure - General
- Age
- 9-12 years
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Pages
- 376
- Publisher
- Dundurn Press
- Size
- 12.7 cm × 20.1 cm
- ISBN
- 9781459744325
Ancient Egyptian healer and scribe Sesha is ready for another role: spy.
Be sure to read Seshaâs first adventure, The Lost Scroll of the Physician.
Forced to flee Thebes or face death, Sesha and her friends, Paser and Reb, travel up the Nile and into the desert in search of a hidden oasis. Led by a freed spy, they plan to rescue Pharaohâs daughter Princess Merat, given to a Hyksos chieftain against her will. Before they can get there, though, they have to battle lurking crocodiles, endless dunes, and blinding sandstorms.
When the group finally straggles into the Hyksos camp, they find the rebels preparing for combat. But as Sesha and her friends spend time with the rival tribe, the lines in the sand begin to blur. When she takes on a dangerous secret mission and learns about a prophecy that could change the course of history, Sesha has to decide where her future â and the real danger â lies.
Be sure to read Seshaâs first adventure, The Lost Scroll of the Physician.
Forced to flee Thebes or face death, Sesha and her friends, Paser and Reb, travel up the Nile and into the desert in search of a hidden oasis. Led by a freed spy, they plan to rescue Pharaohâs daughter Princess Merat, given to a Hyksos chieftain against her will. Before they can get there, though, they have to battle lurking crocodiles, endless dunes, and blinding sandstorms.
When the group finally straggles into the Hyksos camp, they find the rebels preparing for combat. But as Sesha and her friends spend time with the rival tribe, the lines in the sand begin to blur. When she takes on a dangerous secret mission and learns about a prophecy that could change the course of history, Sesha has to decide where her future â and the real danger â lies.
About the author
Alisha SevignyAuthor
Alisha Sevigny is the author of The Lost Scroll of the Physician and The Desert Prince, the first books in the Secrets of the Sands series, as well as the acclaimed young adult novels Summer Constellations and Kissing Frogs. She splits her time between Canada and the Cayman Islands.
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What reviewers said
Will delight middle grade readers with its history, its setting and, most of all, its gripping adventure and mystery.
A richly detailed, immersive read.
Picking up right after The Lost Scroll of the Lost Physician ends, this middle grade ancient historical by Alisha Sevigny will satisfy readers already charmed by the feisty Sesha as she navigates the mystery and dangers of ancient Egypt. Complete with lush descriptions that firmly plant the reader in the exotic desert setting, and the array of multifaceted characters, The Desert Prince is a tightly woven action adventure. The short chapters and perfectly placed cliffhangers make this a slick and enjoyable escape. Readers will be clamouring for the next book.
This action-packed series brings the vibrant ancient kingdom to life in wonderful, shimmering detail.
Sesha reminds me of Katniss Everdeen in her bravery and keen mind.
The Desert Prince is action adventure ... Alisha Sevigny knows how to keep us wanting more and, with a secret prophecy and a looming war along with some budding romances, she's hooked us into anticipating Book 3.
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