You Wouldn't Want to Be Tutankhamen!: A Mummy Who Really Got Meddled With

The Danger Zone

by David Stewart, David Antram (Illustrator)

Humorous text and illustrations describe what life was like for Tutankhamen, including the customs of the time, the confusing royal line that makes him a pharaoh, and the manner in which his body was buried and eventually exhumed.

Genres: History, Egypt, Nonfiction, Biography, Picture Books, Childrens, Historical

32 pages, Library Binding

First published December 31, 2006

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Reviews

[Set · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great and informative read of ancient Egypt and the royal family. We get to learn about Queen Nefertariti and her rule. And then we learn about Tutankhamen's short reign in Egypt.I'm sure everyone knows that he married his sister, it's widely known they did this to keep the blood pure because they believed themselves to be descendants of Gods. But I didn't know that tomb robbers were "first beaten on the soles of their feet with a stick before being impaled slowly on a sharpened stake"; and here I thought Vlad the Impaler was the first to do such atrocities. I read this with an ancient Egypt ambiance youtube video and it was perfect-o.

[Dale · Rating 4 out of 5]

I discovered this series earlier this summer and I've been looking at a few of them. My daughter has loved the series and I have as well.

That being said, You Wouldn't Want to Be Tutankhamen!: A Mummy Who Really Got Meddled With is not quite as good as the rest of the series, which means it is merely the cleverest, funniest, most interestingly illustrated book that a child aged 9-12 or so can pick up concerning King Tut. I like the series because kids learn without having to read some of the more tedious books out there (such as the great majority of the history textbooks out there!)

There are other books in this series that cover Ancient Egypt, including: You Wouldn't Want to Be a Pyramid Builder: A Hazardous Job You'd Rather Not Have and You Wouldn't Want to Be an Egyptian Mummy!


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[Paula · Rating 3 out of 5]

This title in the “You wouldn’t want to be…” series highlights the short life and mysterious death of Tutankhamen. The liberally illustrated pages briefly cover Egyptian history, culture, Tutankhamen’s privileged life and the mummification process. The familiar cartoon illustrations and format will appeal to even the most reluctant of readers. Elementary and middle grade students will learn some ancient history painlessly when they choose this volume. Back matter includes a glossary and index. Endpapers provide a timeline of Tutankhamen’s life and additional mummy data. The title is not a must-have, but it is a good browsing book.

[Duane · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you have reluctant readers, this is an excellent series for them. Following the life and times of Pharoahs, young readers will learn how Tutankhamen came to power and ended up being one of the most famous mummies ever found. Filled with great illustrations, the author did a great job of making the text both entertaining and educational.

[Sandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

One thing I was hoping would be in this book was the pronunciation of Tutankhamen. I think I know how it's pronounced but not sure. I didn't know that he changed his name to have the ending of amen after one of the gods he and his people worshiped. It's a shame that we don't know how he died. Great information and illustrations as usual.

[Andrew · Rating 3 out of 5]

Learn about the life, mysterious sudden, rather rushed burial, and discovery by Howard Carter, of the most famous Mummy in history, the boy king, Tut!

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

My students are studying Ancient Egypt and will be doing a King Tut CSI investigation during the unit so I purchased this book as a supplemental text. The book includes larger portions of text along with illustrations and small facts. My students love the formatting because they learn so many facts in so little time. Such a great addition to my classroom library!

[Henning Klank · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent

[Silme · Rating 4 out of 5]

All three children read this book which discussed King Tut's life, when he became, and how he learned to be king, and when he died. It also discussed royal edicts. King Tut married his sister. The book goes on to discuss when his tomb was discovered and what it looked like.

[Ubalstecha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another clever book in the series that lays out history in all its horrible, plain facts. No romanticizing here, although the authors do go out of their way to emphasize the grossness and horribleness. A nice easy read.

[Maria · Rating 3 out of 5]

This series (You Wouldn't Want to....) is a good way to introduce history to kids - especially those with limited attention spans.

[Timothy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like the humor in history it gives

[Miekka · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting book about the life of Tutankhamen. It was a little bit disjointed, but really informative. It was a little bit too old for my 6 year old, but he liked it anyway. Ages 7 and up.

[Selena1 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really like these books ad ancient egypt no doubt that i love this book. i love love love the series 2 other books that i recommend are you wouldnt want to be an aztec sacrifice and Cleopatara.

[David Forestal · Rating 5 out of 5]

good

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Jacob rates this 3 stars, mom and Ellie rates it 2 stars. Lot's of facts but not an easy flow to the book.

[Kelly Carey · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is interesting how we know more about King Tut's mummy than we do about his actual life.

[Lisa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not bad, had interesting facts and fun pictures to look at.