FROM CAT CHAT WITH CAREN AND CODY: Today we are happy to bring to you another marvelous book that we received in 2015, that we didn't have a chance to review until now. Believe me, this one is WELL WORTH the wait!
Cat lovers around the world know that Ancient Egypt overall, loved the cat. In order to fully appreciate the fabulous historical/fantasy novel, The Pharaoh's Cat by Maria Luisa Lang, it is important to have a little history about the cat in Ancient Egypt.
Cat lovers around the world know that Ancient Egypt overall, loved the cat. In order to fully appreciate the fabulous historical/fantasy novel, The Pharaoh's Cat by Maria Luisa Lang, it is important to have a little history about the cat in Ancient Egypt.
From National Geographic Kids:Ancient Egyptians worshipped many animals for thousands of
years. Animals were revered for different reasons. Dogs were valued for their
ability to protect and hunt, but cats were thought to be the most special.
Egyptians believed cats were magical creatures, capable of bringing good luck
to the people who housed them.
To honor these
treasured pets, wealthy families dressed them in jewels and fed them treats fit
for royalty. When the cats died, they were mummified. As a sign of mourning,
the cat owners shaved off their eyebrows, and continued to mourn until their
eyebrows grew back. Art from ancient Egypt shows statues and paintings of every
type of feline. Cats were so special that those who killed them, even by
accident, were sentenced to death.
According to
Egyptian mythology, gods and goddesses had the power to transform themselves
into different animals. Only one deity, the goddess named Bastet, had the power
to become a cat. In the city of Per-Bast, a beautiful temple was built, and
people came from all over to experience its splendor.
FROM CAT CHAT WITH CAREN AND CODY: But...not EVERYONE in Ancient Egypt adored cats! Some (or some ONE) was quite jealous of how a certain cat was held in high esteem. Gasp!! Who might that be? You will find out in this quick and action-packed read at only 170-something pages long. This is the PURRFECT book for a cozy winter night, (or ANY night!) It taught me much about "Egyptology" and the cat had me in stitches through much of the book. The cat is full of sass and swagger, but trust me, there are MANY sensitive moments as well. Character development was superb, a wonderful blend of fantasy and history. The "time-travel" component was incredibly clever. You will LOVE escaping to Ancient Egypt, learning, laughing and wiping a tear or two along the way! The Pharaoh's Cat by Maria Luisa Lang should definitely be on your "must-read" list!
ABOUT THE PHARAOH'S CAT
by Maria Luisa Lang
The Pharaoh’s Cat, narrated in the present tense by the cat
himself, is the story of a free-spirited, quick-witted stray in ancient Egypt
who suddenly finds himself with human powers joined to his feline nature.
The cat immediately captures the attention of the
seventeen-year-old Pharaoh, making him laugh for the first time since his
parents' death, and is brought to live with him at the royal palace.
The cat also becomes friends with the High Priest of the god
Amun-Ra and seeks his help in solving the mystery of his human powers and the
supernatural manifestations that later plague him. He has an enemy in the
Vizier—the Pharaoh's uncle and the second most powerful man in Egypt. The
Vizier hates him for himself and even more for his relationship with the
Pharaoh.
The cat participates in festivities at the royal palace,
developing an insatiable appetite for good food, wine, and gossip. He later
accompanies the Pharaoh on a trip through his kingdom, all the while renewing
the Pharaoh’s ability to enjoy life and inspiring him to become a stronger
leader.
Between the cat and the Pharaoh a bond of love gradually
forms which will determine Egypt's destiny.
The Pharaoh's Cat imaginatively blends Egyptology with
comedy, drama, and even time travel--the cat and the High Priest will meet
Elena, a resident of the twenty-first century and the daughter of a renowned
Egyptologist.
AVAILABLE ON GOODREADS, AMAZON AND BARNES & NOBLE.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Maria Luisa Lang was born in Rome and lives in New York City.
She has a degree in art history and is an amateur Egyptologist. The
Pharaoh's Cat is her first novel. She has almost completed a sequel.
WORLD-WIDE GIVE-AWAY!!! Maria Luisa Lang has generously offered TWO of our readers, who are 18 and over and who reside ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD a chance to win a copy of The Pharaoh's Cat! (an approximate $10 value). Entering is super easy! Just enter on the Rafflecopter below!!!! Good luck!
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