Sphinx's Princess (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780375856556)

She was far more than just a pretty face. . . .

Although Nefertiti is the dutiful daughter of a commoner, her inquisitive mind often gets her into situations that are far from ordinary, like receiving secret lessons from a scribe. And her striking beauty garners attention that she'd just as soon avoid, especially when it's her aunt, the manipulative Queen Tiye, who has set her sights on Nefertiti. The queen wants to use her niece as a pawn in her quest for power, so Nefertiti must leave her beloved family and enter a life filled with courtly intrigue and danger. But her spirit and mind will not rest as she continues to challenge herself and the boundaries of ancient Egyptian society. With control of a kingdom at stake and threats at every turn, Nefertiti is forced to make choices and stand up for her beliefs in ways she never imagined.

As she did in Nobody's Princess and Nobody's Prize, author Esther Friesner offers readers a fresh look at an iconic figure, blending historical fiction and mythology in a heady concoction.

Author: Esther Friesner
ISBN-10: 0375856552
ISBN-13: 9780375856556
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 08/24/2010
Pages: 400
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.74lbs
Size: 8.20h x 6.60w x 0.90d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.7
Point Value: 15
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 133059 / Sphinx's Princess