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The Akhenaten Adventure

The Akhenaten Adventure

Children's BooksFantasy
Pages
355
Published
2005
Language
English

Synopsis

Twins John and Philippa discover they're descended from djinn, granting them magical abilities. Their eccentric uncle Nimrod steps in to guide them, just in time for a dangerous mission. They must find the tomb of the pharaoh Akhenaten before it's too late.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

AdventurousWhimsicalLighthearted
Chosen OneMentor FigureQuest

Genres

Children's Books Fantasy Folklore Mythology Science Fiction Adventure

About the author

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Philip Kerr

Philip Kerr is a British author. After gaining a master's degree in law and philosophy, Kerr worked as an advertising copywriter for Saatchi and Saatchi before becoming a full-time writer in 1989. A writer of both adult fiction and non-fiction, he is known for the Bernie Gunther series of historical thrillers set in Germany and elsewhere during the 1930s, the Second World War and the Cold War. He has also written children's books under the name P.B. Kerr, including the Children of the Lamp serie...

Characters

John GauntProtagonist
Philippa GauntProtagonist
NimrodSupporting
All characters in The Akhenaten Adventure

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Akhenaten Adventure part of a series?

    This book is the first installment in the Children of the Lamp series, which follows the adventures of twins John and Philippa Gaunt as they discover their magical heritage.

  • What real-world mythology is The Akhenaten Adventure based on?

    The story draws heavily from Middle Eastern folklore, specifically the mythology surrounding djinn, also known as genies, and incorporates elements of ancient Egyptian history and pharaonic legends.

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