The Boy Who Stole the Pharaoh’s Lunch by Karen McCombie

Barrington Stoke. Published May 2023.

While awaiting punishment for his latest piece of mischief, prankster Seth picks up a golden amulet from his teacher’s desk and is whisked back in time to Ancient Egypt. In a village by the Nile, Seth enjoys working for the tradesmen and has fun playing with the children. But when he steps in to save a pet hyena that was destined to become the Pharaoh’s lunch, Seth risks turning the villagers against him. Will he ever be able to escape and find his way back to his own time?

ISBN: 9781800902015