CLEOPATRA TELLS ALL! by Chris Naunton and Guilherme Karsten, Thames & Hudson, Aug. 23, 2022, Hardcover, $16.95 (ages 6-8)
From the minds of Chris Naunton and Guilherme Karsten comes the story a powerful Egyptian ruler in Cleopatra Tells All!
What would happen if the famous people of ancient Egypt were given the opportunity to tell their version of historical events ― in their own words? It would be incredible! In this highly entertaining and comically illustrated book, Cleopatra is brought back to life to tell her own version of history.
The politically savvy, multilingual, cosmopolitan ruler of Alexandria, Cleopatra reveals herself to be the world’s first influencer. Finally able to tell her own version of events, readers will reel at her amazing story, including how she created an army of mercenaries to counter her bullying brother and how she secured the support of two of the world’s most powerful men ― Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Witty, contemporary, and full of sass, this is Cleopatra #nofilter. —Synopsis provided by Thames & Hudson
The minute Cleopatra Tells All! arrived at my house, my 8-year-old was begging to read it. Having devoured Naunton and Karsten’s King Tutankhamun Tells All! last year, she immediately knew that she would love this new offering.
And what’s not to love?
Cleopatra Tells All! is told from the point of view of the queen herself. And she’s got just the right spark to draw readers in. This conversational style makes the subject approachable and the smaller bits of text make it easy to read cover to cover or jump around.
The book is divided into 19 “chapters” followed by a map of Alexandria, glossary, an explanation of Roman numerals and an index. Karsten’s full-color illustrations are perfectly paired with Naunton’s enthusiastic and informative text.
Cleopatra Tells All! should appeal to Egypt fans young and old.
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