Review
'exciting and brilliantly crafted' -- School Librarian 'an ideal summer read for teens' -- The Bookbag 'What originally looks like a conventional time-slip novel takes some unexpected, and intriguing, turns into Egyptian mythology.' -- Irish Times 20091201 'an amazing novel' -- Chicklish 20091201 'an exciting, intriguing, and compelling story ... L.J. Adlington is a writer to watch. Outstanding, and highly recommended!' -- Write Away 20091201 Peer Reveiws: 'Fantastic, imaginative, addictive and interesting.' Amanda, age 12'I thought the book was full of exciting events and it fired up my imagination. It really grabbed my attention and interest.' Siham, age 14'Interesting, informative, brilliant, entrancing.' Zoe, age 14'I loved this book! I enjoyed learning about Egypt and following Amy and Shabti in two worlds...L J Adlington creates a great understanding of Egyptian artefacts and the blossoming romance between Amy and Jason.' Lyronne, age 14'A compelling and mysterious book, with beautiful descriptions and a brilliant storyline.' Danielle, age 13'I thought that the cover was brilliant and really went well with the theme of the story inside.' Tarsha, age 13 -- Peer Review Group 20091201 PRAISE FOR THE DIARY OF PELLY D:'a convincingly told and gripping story' -- TES 20091201 '... catches you by the throat and it doesn't let you go even when you have read the last paragraph. This is a brilliant example of storytelling at its most seductive ... a fastpaced, utterly absorbing novel that is hard to put down ...' -- Sunday Morning Post, John Millen 20091201 'L J Adlington's spare and concise voice brings Pelly D vividly to life ... will intrigue and grip from the first diary entry to the open-ended and chilling conclusion.' -- Pocklington Post 20091201 'Written in the breathless, racy style of a young teenager, Pelly's diaries just keep you reading ... It gives an old theme a fresh twist ...' -- York Evening Press 20091201 '... a clever, unusual story that readers looking for something different will find captivating. The book reveals its secrets slowly with maximum impact.' -- South China Morning Post 20091201 'Adlington has crafted an original and disturbing dystopian fantasy told in a smart and sympathetic teen voice.' -- Booklist 20091201 'This book is one thing: amazing.' -- Voya 20091201 'In this powerful debut novel, Adlington deftly sketches in the background to Pelly D's increasingly totalitarian world, whilst allowing her sparky heroine centre stage.' -- Books for Keeps September 05 20091201
Product Description
The modern world blends with the myth and history of ancient Egypt in a mysterious, highly charged adventure that keeps readers guessing
Shabti wakes in a barley field with nothing but a hoe in his hand and a head full of fragmented memories. A vicious master torments his days as he works in the fields with no way of escape—until a hole suspended in mid-air leads him to a room where two shiny gold eyes glitter back at him. Who is he? And to where does this room lead? Amy arrives in Egypt to join her archaeologist father on an excavation. All around her tombs are unearthed, opened, and entered. Left to her own devices, Amy discovers a rock—but not just any rock. A great tawny cat stares back at her from its smooth surface, its shiny gold eyes glittering. Where did it come from? And what should she do now? When past, present, and future collide, it's clear that some things are best left buried.
About the Author
L. J. Adlington is the author of Cherry Heaven and The Diary of Pelly D.
