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Product Description An orphan boy competes to earn a spot as a painter in King Tut's unbuilt tomb. If he fails, he'll never escape his cruel caretakers.From the creator of over 300 museum and science center exhibits worldwide comes an exciting adventure for kids age 8-12. At the base of the Valley of the Kings in ancient Egypt lies a craftsmen's village. For centuries, its people have painted the tombs of kings. No outsiders have been allowed to join their ranks. But now, their ranks are dwindling. They desperately need an apprentice. On a nearby farm, Ramses is an orphan with a strange skill. He has a magic talent for catching the gods inside his drawings. He must fight to understand his frightening powers. He must struggle against the caretakers who refuse to let him enter the competition. He must challenge the ancient gods themselves to understand his destiny. A magical, feel-good story about one boy's struggle to pursue his dreams. What readers are saying: "You find yourself on the edge of your seat!" "roller-coaster of a journey" Readers will be gripped by this adventure set in a land of gold, mummies, and ancient magic that the world has never forgotten.A classic adventure for readers age 9 - 12. Review Peters is such a natural and gifted storyteller, so adept at bringing the sights and sounds and smells of ancient Egypt alive, that readers of all ages will be swept along. ~ Steve Donoghue, Historical Novel Society