A young Egyptian accidentally kills a sacred cat and must flee from an angry mob.

Set in 1250 B.C., the time of Moses, this thrilling adventure also features fascinating details about Egyptian religion and geography, the methods by which the Nile was used for irrigation, and how the Egyptians were prepared for burial.

Author: G.A. Henty Note: G.A. Henty was a protestant historical fiction writer in the late 19th century.  His books are formulaic but often enjoyed by children in mid-elementary school. They are filled with details about the time period. Not all of Henty's books are recommended for Catholics. We carry only those that have been reviewed and have no elements that are contradictory to our faith.