The Cat of Bubastes Author:G.A. Henty In The Cat of Bubastes Mr. Henry gives his readers a fascinating picture of one of the greatest of the ancient peoples at the height of their civilization. Chebron, the son of the Egyptian high priest Ameres, and Amuba, a Rebu slave in Amerres' household, are companions. Their lives are changed irrevocably when Chebron accidentally kills his sis... more »ter's cat, an animal sacred to the Egyptians-an offense punishable by death. When Chebron's father is killed by an angry mob, the boys and their companions decide to make the long and dangerous journey to the land of Rebus, where they will be out of reach of their enemies.
Jim Weiss' storytelling recordings have received the highest awards from The Library Association, Oppenehim Toy Portfolio, Parents Choice Foundation, AudioFile Magazine, Storytelling World Magazine, National Association of Parenting Publications and the Film Advisory Board, and have been widely praised in major publications across North America and Internationally. He has captivated and delighted child and adult audiences with his original stories and re-tellings of ancient and modern classics.« less