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Mara: Daughter of the Nile

by Eloise Jarvis McGraw

A spy caught between rival claims to Egypt’s throne

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Awards & Recognition

  • Author recognition

    Author: three-time Newbery Honor recipient

    The source describes Eloise Jarvis McGraw as a three-time Newbery Honor recipient; this is an author recognition...

  • Critical praise

    Praised by The Horn Book

    The Horn Book praises the book's espionage, love story, and background as engaging.

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A spy caught between rival claims to Egypt’s throne

Set during Queen Hatshepsut’s rule, the novel places Mara’s desire for freedom within a struggle over who will govern Egypt. Her literacy and knowledge of Babylonian make her valuable to opposing factions, drawing her into a double-spy role. The political conflict becomes personal when Mara’s feelings for Sheftu, one of her masters, lead her to reconsider the cause she has been serving. Ancient Egyptian court politics, divided loyalties, and the cost of seeking independence shape this historical adventure.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young readers interested in stories set in ancient Egypt
  • Readers who enjoy historical fiction involving espionage and political rivalry
  • Those interested in protagonists navigating questions of freedom and loyalty

Themes

Freedom and enslavementEspionage and divided loyaltiesPolitical successionLove amid conflict

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Book overview

From the Newbery Award-winning author of The Moorchild comes an enchanting historical adventure, set in ancient Egypt, where a brave young slave girl has agreed to spy for her enemies--until she falls for one of them.

"Dangerous espionage, an unusual love story, and richly drawn background make this a book to capture quick and lasting interest."--The Horn Book

"Thoroughly engrossing."--Kirkus Reviews

Mara is a proud and beautiful slave girl who yearns for freedom in ancient Egypt, under the rule of Queen Hatshepsut. Mara is not like other slaves; she can read and write, as well as speak the Babylonian language. So, to barter for her freedom, she finds herself playing the dangerous role of double spy for two arch enemies--each of whom supports a different contender for the throne of Egypt.

Against her will, Mara finds herself falling in love with one of her masters, the noble Sheftu, and she starts to believe in his plans of restoring Thutmose III to the throne. But just when Mara is ready to offer Sheftu her help and her heart, her duplicity is discovered, and a battle ensues in which both Mara's life and the fate of Egypt are at stake.
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