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TUTANKHAMUN

Julie hart

Biography

Cross-curricular focus:

Ancient History

Tutankhamun becomes pharaoh at the age of nine. Egypt needs a strong leader to govern but, like most nine-year-old boys, he prefers to play and have fun. However, the Egyptian court is a dangerous place for a young pharaoh, and he has got some jealous enemies. Army general Horemheb watches and waits, noting the boy's weaknesses and plotting the young pharaoh's downfall. Can Tutankhamun battle such a powerful enemy?

2º ESO

400-600 words