Mara, Daughter of the Nile

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by Eloise Jarvis McGraw

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Is this book historically accurate? Wikipedia says that Hatshepsut was the chief wife of Thutmose II and Thutmose III was her stepson. (not half-brother as this book portrays) I also didn't find any information on her bankrupting the treasury. She is mostly described as a strong, powerful and successful pharaoh, very much unlike the selfish and sinister woman in this book.
Rebecca This is an old thread, but I wanted to weigh in. This book was written in the 50s. As a result we didn't actually know much about Hatshepsut when this…moreThis is an old thread, but I wanted to weigh in. This book was written in the 50s. As a result we didn't actually know much about Hatshepsut when this books was written. So take the historical accuracy with a grain of salt, but please keep in mind that the author was trying her best to be accurate with the knowledge that was available to her at the time, (less)
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For what age group would this book be good?
Carla Smith Pre-teen to mid-teen, because of the political intrigue. I remember how much I liked it.
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Does anyone have any book suggestions like this? I liked the adventure part and the love story. Any book suggestions?
Sonja Look at Golden Goblet. Also, moving into the Greek era, Goddess of Yesterday.
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what does Mara look like?
Kathy Randall she is often described with bronze skin, so accurate for the region of the world
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Where was she born?
bella We are never told, though she has memories of being born free and Sheftu speculates that she was born into wealth...
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