The Treasured Thief: A Graphic Novel

by Ryan Foley, Sachin Nagar (Illustrator)

Overview

Ancient Egypt...
In the time of pyramids and pharaohs...
A beautiful young princess travels to the grand city of Memphis—home to the legendary pharaoh Rhampsinitus. She intends to merely search the land for a husband, but while meeting with the local men, the princess becomes privy to a secret, sinister tale.
The Treasured Thief is a story about desperation, thievery, and murder, but it is also a story about family, sacrifice, and love. As this secret tale is laid bare before her, the princess learns of three feats of impossible brotherhood, ingenuity, and boldness on the part of a man who dared thwart the will of a king.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789380741116
Publisher:	Steerforth Press
Publication date:	01/17/2012
Series:	Campfire Graphic Novels: Campfire Original , #7
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	6.40(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Born in 1974 in Toms River, New Jersey, Ryan Foley's obsession with comic books began during his childhood with trips to the grocery store with his mother where he was first introduced to characters such as Spider-Man and Batman. In 2004, Ryan achieved a lifelong goal when his first comic book was published. When not writing comics, Ryan enjoys all kinds of movies, especially fantasy and sci-fi films such as Star Wars and The Lord of the Rings.

Editorial Reviews

This graphic novel offers an entertaining tale of adventure and redemption set in ancient Egypt. A beautiful princess searching for a worthy husband sets the plot in motion, and soon a mysterious suitor tries to win her heart by telling her a story full of twists and turns as well as greed and love. At its heart is a question of morality, pitting a family’s survival against the rule of law and the betrayal of the pharaoh. Nagar floods his striking artwork with a rich palette of ruby, sapphire, and gold; the jewel tones underscore the critical role of riches in the plot and conjure up the sizzling heat of the day and star-filled grandeur of the night. Foley does not steer away from grisly details of Egyptian life, including slavery and violence, although the illustrations are circumspect on these points. Ages 12–up. (Jan.) ¦

Publishers Weekly

"An entertaining tale of adventure and redemption set in ancient Egypt. . . . Nagar floods his striking artwork with a rich palette of ruby, sapphire, and gold . . . Foley does not steer away from grisly details of Egyptian life, including slavery and violence, although the illustrations are circumspect on these points." — Publishers Weekly

"For readers, middle school and above, who want an adventure." — ICv2

"I highly recommend Campfire’s comics. They do what they are intended to do and do it in  a way that excites kids about classic literature."

— Chris Wilson, The Graphic Classroom (a resource for teachers and librarians)

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