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Summary: For all Egypt lovers . . .
Review: This book is the ultimate Egypt book. It is about a fictional girl named Mara who helps overthrow the Queen of Egypt, Hatshepsut. Along the way you are thrown into a world of secrecy and danger, where anything can happen at any moment. You'll be transfixed with an unsual love story, and amazed with Mara's cunning when she plays a double spy. I promise you . . . you will NOT want to put this book down!!!!!!! And your life is not complete if you don't read it! When I picked up this book in my school library, I was really interested, because I think McGraw is an awesome author. I had read her book, The Golden Goblet, in class, and loved it. So when I read this book, it was as though I knew Mara herself. McGraw paints a picture so life like, so real, that you too, like I was, will be a witness to Mara's extrordinary adventure. If your a coward, well then . . . don't read this book. If you're not, then sit back, and dare to dream.
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Summary: Great, great book!
Review: This is a wonderful story. I read it years ago when I was little and had to search it out now so my daughter could read it.
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Summary: All About Mara
Review: This is my favorite book of all time! My sixth-grade homeroom teacher read this to my class years ago, and I've loved it ever since. Ancient Egypt is alive and tangible in these pages, the characters real and human. I love the author's skill in bringing to light numerous different personalities: Mara, the clever but impetuous slave girl; Inanni, the timid but warmhearted princess; and Sheftu, your classic suave nobleman who is both street smart AND politically aware. I love the history, the references to customs and gods and geography and Egyptian clothing. And the plot is well-written, too, with plenty of intrigue and drama, and also a few touching moments. I could go on and on, but I'll save everyone the time by saying it's a great read for kids and adults alike. I wish it had a sequel!
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Summary: All About Mara
Review: This is my favorite book of all time! My sixth-grade homeroom teacher read this to my class years ago, and I've loved it ever since. Ancient Egypt is alive and tangible in these pages, the characters real and human. I love the author's skill in bringing to light numerous different personalities: Mara, the clever but impetuous slave girl; Inanni, the timid but warmhearted princess; and Sheftu, your classic suave nobleman who is both street smart AND politically aware. I love the history, the references to customs and gods and geography and Egyptian clothing. And the plot is well-written, too, with plenty of intrigue and drama, and also a few touching moments. I could go on and on, but I'll save everyone the time by saying it's a great read for kids and adults alike. I wish it had a sequel!
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Summary: An enchanting introduction to the ancient world
Review: This was the first novel I ever read (when I was 12) that transported me to the ancient world. I loved it so much that, many years later, I still have a copy of it on my bookshelf. Mara is a terrific heroine: courageous, imaginative, adventurous, and self confident. However, she also has the ability to be deceptive when she needs to be in order to survive. Because of her gift for languages, Mara is bought out of slavery to serve as interpreter between pharoah Hatshepsut's brother Thutmose and his betrothed, an unhappy Babylonian princess. She is supposed to be a spy on behalf of Hatshepsut's supporters, but circumstances force her to become a double agent, who also reports to Thutmose. This places her in the center of dangerous court intrigues. The story combines vivid historical detail, engaging characters, suspenseful adventures, and a touching love story. Although it was written for a young adult audience, adult readers can also find this very enjoyable. I agree with other reviewers: this would make a wonderful movie!
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Summary: You'll be 100% hooked!
Review: When a friend recommended Mara Daughter of the Nile to me, I wasn't quite sure if I would enjoy it. You see I can be quite a picky reader, and if the book isn't exceptionally good, it bores me right away.So, I was a bit skeptical. But the moment I picked up the book from my school library, I was already fascinated by it. In less than two hours, I had traveled with Mara and the other characters through the complicated and fascinating plot of the story. I had become 100% hooked on the book and read it several more times. You see, Mara Daughter of the Nile is a compelling and interesting story, taking place at the mystical and interesting time of the great Egyptians Pharaohs. The main character, Mara, is a witty and smart slave who is a double spy for two archenemies, the Queen Hatshepsut and her half-brother, Thutmose 3. Mara doesn't expect half the problems that she faces and one of them is falling in love. The story has an unexpected ending and the story line isn't as complicated as you expect. I recommend this book to anybody who enjoys historical fiction, action, romance and an extremely good story. Enjoy!
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Summary: New generation of readers, meet Mara!
Review: When I was in junior high school, I read this book and loved it. In fact, I read it over and over, and recently sent a copy to my niece as a 12th birthday gift. Mara, the spunky 17-year-old slave girl, is a wonderful role model for adolescent girls: far from perfect (in fact, rather devious), but brave and eventually quite heroic as she risks death rather than betray the people and ideals that she loves. I'm not entirely happy with the fact that Queen Hatshepsut, another feminist heroine of mine, was the villain of this novel. For the record, the real Hatshepsut ruled Egypt for many years of peace and prosperity, and as far as we know, died peacefully of old age. Her stepson (NOT her brother) Thutmose then destroyed her statues and inscriptions in a fit of petulant pique, but did not overthrow her. Still, who cares? This version makes a wonderful, swashbuckling story, and also provides an excellent introduction to the culture of ancient Egypt for kids who are curious about its history.
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