Treasure Trove of an Ancient Egyptian Child – Dr Joann Fletcher, 1999

Hard cover with secret compartment containing laminated cardboard cutouts of common Egyptian relics. 24 illustrated pages.

Imagine that nearly 3,500 years ago, an Egyptian child collected everyday objects that were precious to her, and hid them away in a secret box. Now imagine unearthing this box today as a treasure trove! The secret compartment in this book contains sturdy, cardboard replicas of all the treasures collected by our Egyptian child. Read letters written by the child to explain why she kept the objects. Learn about the background and purpose of each treasured thing. Imagine being that child and enter the world of the ancient Egyptians. Share their culture, beliefs, superstitions, and daily life. Unearth treasure trove and discover the splendors of ancient Egypt through the eyes of a child just like you!