The Cat of Bubastes

Name: The Cat of Bubastes
ISBN: 9781625582942

G. A. Henty

Start Publishing LLC · Print & ebook · March 7, 2013

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Who it’s for: An ancient Egyptian setting and a sharp reversal of fortune give this historical adventure its pull.
Themes: Ancient Egypt, Conquest and enslavement
Genres: Ancient Civilizations, Action & Adventure, Cat Stories

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About this book

The Cat of Bubastes, A Tale of Ancient Egypt is a historical novel for young people by British author G.A. Henty. It is the story of a young prince who becomes a slave when the Egyptians conquer his people. He then becomes a fugitive when he accidentally kills a sacred cat.

Ancient World, High Stakes

An ancient Egyptian setting and a sharp reversal of fortune give this historical adventure its pull.

Come here for

Young people’s historical fiction rooted in ancient Egypt
The tension of a prince’s fall from privilege

Expect

A fugitive’s predicament after the death of a sacred cat
An adventure shaped by conquest, enslavement, and escape

Where it sits

Ancient Civilizations	87%
Action & Adventure	59%
Cat Stories	56%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

Action & Adventure
Ancient Civilizations

Authors: G. A. Henty
Publisher: Start Publishing LLC
Published: March 7, 2013
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Ancient Egypt · Conquest and enslavement
Reading lane: Action & Adventure