The Curse of King Tut

by Patricia D. Netzley

Profiles King Tut's life and discusses the fascination and mystery surrounding his death, the mummy's curse, the search for his tomb and its treasures, and the illnesses of archeologists who have explored Egyptian tombs.

96 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2000

About the author

Patricia Dawn Netzley was a prolific author of over sixty books for middle-grade, high school, and university readers, covering topics from history to literature and the arts. Beginning her writing career at age 12, she published poetry and essays before releasing her first book, The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy, in 1994. Born in Evanston, Illinois, she earned a bachelor’s degree in English from UCLA, where she met her husband, Raymond Netzley. Patricia balanced a career as a medical editor with her passion for writing, producing acclaimed single-volume encyclopedias on subjects such as women’s travel literature, environmental literature, and movie special effects. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and lifelong animal lover.

Reviews

[Conner]

This book describes exactly what you would think. It goes in depth with side information that helps with exporing more of King Tut.

[Tyler Lincoln]

I thought it was was very interesting and I love reading about history and I think people would love to read this book, because they could learn something that they didn't know about King Tut.