Secrets of a Sun King: 'The Queen of historical fiction.' Guardian
Emma Carroll
Subjects
- History Time - blasts from the past
- Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills
Average rating
‘The Hilary Mantel of children’s fiction.’ The Telegraph
A gripping adventure.’ Daily Mail
‘Hooked yet? You’d have to be dead and wrapped in bandages not to be.’ The Times
‘Totally thrilling.’ BookTrust
London, 1922.
A discovery from ancient Egypt . . .
A cursed package . . .
The untold story of a young pharaoh . . .
When Lilian Kaye finds a parcel on her grandad’s doorstep, she is shocked to see who sent it: a famous Egyptologist, found dead that very morning, according to every newspaper in England!
The mysterious package holds the key to a story . . . about a king whose tomb archaeologists are desperately hunting for.
Lil and her friends must embark on an incredible journey – to return the package to its resting place, to protect those they love, and to break the deadly pharaoh’s curse . . .
‘The Hilary Mantel of children’s fiction.’ Telegraph
Reviews
This book was really interesting, had great characters, and a fantastic Egyptian setting.
Principal Lacey Hungry-Hippo 30.06.2026
It's one of my favourite books and I love how it's fiction but still historical. Fiction books are my favourite. It's massively intriguing and is one of the best books I'll ever read.
Officer Angel Quest 23.12.2025
I really loved this book as I found the curse interesting and how Alex returned. I really recommend this book to people who like mysteries!
Lord Slip Vegas 09.12.2025
Star Reviewer
I really loved this book as I found the curse interesting and how Alex returned. I really recommend this book to people who like mysteries!
Lord Slip Vegas 09.12.2025
Star Reviewer
My favourite character was the main character, Lil. I would recommend this book to someone who likes mystery and adventure and fantasy.
Professor Beany Waltzer 04.08.2025
It had some interesting facts about Tuttenkuman but some parts were long and difficult to follow. Better for older children.
Professor Tyler Gravy 30.07.2025
An amazing book by one of my absolute favourite authors. I loved the way the chapters sometimes switched between the past and present. I found it a really exciting storyline.
Duchess Iggy Porridge-Oats 13.08.2024
I loved this book because it was fictional but contained true facts and left you with an eerie, mysterious feeling. I recommend it to people who like Egypt, the unknown story of Tutankhamun or any other of Emma Carrols books.
Director Cupcake Fink 13.08.2024
A really good book by Emma carrol
Commander Flash Rubber-duck 02.09.2023
This was such an addictive and mysterious book! I loved how along the journey, clues were dotted around, and eventually, the mystery was solved, and I made some pretty good predictions! My favourite character would be Alex, because of his personality and kindness! I definitely would recommend this.
Doctor Cello Spaghetti-Hoops 30.08.2023
it was an amazing story of twists and turns I loved it
Princess Blueberry Postage-Stamp 26.08.2023
I have read many books by Emma Carroll, and this one was just as amazing as the rest. My favourite character was Tulip due to her bold and clever personality. I would rate this book 5 out of 5 and would recommend it.
Empress Birthday-cake Shortbread 18.08.2023
She truly is the queen of historical fiction.
Countess Phoenix Bojangles 14.08.2023
It's a historical fiction. And there are two characters that I love. They are Lilian Kaye and Tulip. The story is one day Lilian is shocked to find a parcel from a Egypt Professor Selim Hanawati. And the next day lilian found his dead from the newspaper. So, this is all about how lilian return the parcel to Egypt. And how they break the deadly Pharaoh's curse.
Anonymous 30.07.2023
A wonderful book - such an exciting story, very well written. She is so deserving of her title ‘queen of historical fiction’. As an adult I was gripped & couldn’t put it down & there is so much to capture children’s imaginations.
Anonymous 30.07.2023
I would 100% recommend secrets of the sun king as sit is now one of my favourite books. It has factual parts like the parts about Thut and his tomb but it has fictional parts too. I like t call her the queen of historical fiction.
Anonymous 09.07.2023
This was a really exiting fiction book by one of my favroute writers. My favrout character was tulip and I would definitely reccommend this book to someone else.
Anonymous 09.07.2023
Star Reviewer
I would recommed this book 100percent. Its really intrieging and i wanted to know what happened next. My favroute character was Tulip and its a great book.
Anonymous 09.07.2023
I loved this book. It was a brilliant blend of friendship, historical fiction and adventure.
Anonymous 07.07.2023
At the moment, in history we’re learning about Ancient Egypt, so the book makes a lot of sense and it’s a good fiction book. It really makes you think it’s true.
Princess Iggy Bacon-slicer 04.07.2023
Star Reviewer
