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The Tomb of the Boy King: A True Story In Verse
The Tomb of the Boy King A True Story In Verse Author:John Frank The mummy's curse? — A gold moon rose beyond the cliffs — and lured the robbers from their lair, — as sunset's last light bled upon — the sacred desert grave site where — the boy king, Tutankhamen, lay — surrounded by his treasure hoard, — protected by a curse, some say, — as dangerous as... more » a sharpened sword.
Thus begins the strange unfolding of events encompassing one of the most remarkable archaeological discoveries of the twentieth century -- the tomb of King Tutankhamen.
The breathtaking combination of John Frank's narrative poem and Tom Pohrt's illustrations brings a new dimension of suspense and excitement to this astonishing true story.« less