About The Book
Prologue
‘The king must die,’ hissed the voice. ‘Make it look like an accident, but do it soon.’
‘What about the queen?’
‘Don’t worry about her. She won’t be a problem, unless she’s with child of course. Speak to the others, put some ideas together and then meet me here again at the same time tomorrow so you can tell me what you’ve come up with. I’m expecting results, so you’d better not let me down.’
Title: The Shadow of the Pyramid (Shadows From the Past, Book 4)
Author: Wendy Leighton-Porter
Year Published: 2013
Publisher: Mauve Square Publishing
Pages: 236
Recommended Age: 8+
Summary (From Back Cover): Max, a cat unlike any other you might encounter, is terrified of Egyptian mummies; so he is understandably nervous to find himself transported back in time to ancient Egypt alongside his owners, Joe and Jemima Lancelot, and their friend, Charlie. The twins are still hoping to find their missing parents who are trapped somewhere in the past, having lost the key which would bring them home. Arriving at the court of Tutankhamun the children uncover a deadly plot to assassinate the young pharaoh. Can they save his life and will they manage to escape before the plotters discover their true identities?
The fourth book in the Shadows From The Past series, time-travel adventure stories featuring 3 children and a talking Tonkinese cat.
The Buzz
“… ‘My granddaughter and I loved this book. We have been following the series and waiting for each one to come out. I think this one is the best. It is quirky and funny…” ~ 5-Star review from Moirrey, Amazon US
“Another intriguing ‘shadow from the past’ that delivers history to children packaged with adventure and fun…” ~ 5-Star review from Eddie Nessuno, Amazon UK
“Children love to hear about the exploits of the central characters – not least of all, Max the magical cat! And this book does not disappoint; lots of fun and fast-paced adventures involving none less than King Tutankhamun. Another winner from Wendy…” ~ 5-Star review from John C., Amazon UK
About The Author, Wendy Leighton-Porter
Dividing my time between homes in England and South-West France, I live with my husband Simon and our two beautiful Tonkinese cats. I spent 20 years as a teacher of French, Latin and Classical studies, but now write books for children instead of teaching them.
The Shadow of the Pyramid is the fourth in a series of 15 time-travel stories, featuring 3 children and, unsurprisingly, a rather special Tonkinese cat. Having recently completed number 6, The Shadow of Camelot, I’m currently working on the seventh book in the series, The Shadow of the Norman Arrow.
As I take my young readers on a magical mystery tour through the past, I’m also hoping that my love of history, myth and legend will rub off on them too. Personally, I’m enjoying the journey so much, I don’t ever want it to end! Why not come along with me for the ride?
Author Website: www.wendy-leighton-porter.com
Facebook: Wendy Leighton-Porter Writer
Goodreads: Wendy Leighton-Porter
Purchase the Books
All of the books in Shadows From the Past series, including The Shadow of the Pyramid, are available as paperbacks and e-books from Amazon and the Book Depository:
Amazon U.S. * Amazon Canada * Amazon U.K. * Book Depository
* Free Book – March 6 to 8 *
You can get a FREE e-copy of the first book in the Shadows From the Past book series, The Shadow of Atlantis by Wendy Leighton-Porter through Amazon between March 6 and 8, 2013. Tick, tock … go grab your copy NOW and get hooked on this fun series! Just click on the cover to the right.
* Giveaways *
Wendy Leighton-Porter, the author of the Shadows From the Past book series, is giving away copies of her books in four giveaways hosted by Goodreads through the First Reads giveaway program. Each giveaway features one of the books in the Shadows From the Past series. The giveaway closes March 22, 2013 and is open to the U.S., Canada, and Great Britain. For more details about the giveaways and to enter each giveaway individually, please click on the book covers below. Each cover is linked to the individual giveaway.
* This is a post sponsored through Mother Daughter Book Reviews’ Book Promotion Program. All books accepted into the program are pre-screened as described HERE and are only accepted into the program if they are rated at least 4 stars by me.*
