The ancient Egyptian myths are some of the oldest and most famous stories in the world.

This exciting and funny new comic book collection is the perfect introduction to the world of the ancient Egyptians - containing six tales full of mythical creatures, gods, pharaohs and adventure. Readers will set sail with Prince Naneferkaptah on his quest to find the magical Book of Thoth, join Seth and Horus as they battle for the throne of Egypt, and relive the tragic tale of Antony and Cleopatra.

With striking illustrations by Núria Tamarit, this retelling of the Egyptian myths will delight readers of all ages.

Bursting with detail and humour, and Tamarit's funny and fascinating comic-strip illustrations, this fully accessible and entertaining retelling of ancient myths is a delight for readers both young and old. -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Evening Post *
A high-quality non-fiction text that will appeal to both existing history enthusiasts and those keen to learn more about the subject. -- Tom Tolkien * School Reading List *
A great book to enthrall budding Egyptologists, telling six epic tales in easily digestible comic-book form. * Absolutely Education *
Presented in a highly accessible comic strip style, each of the stories are filled with vibrant illustrations allowing us a glimpse into the wonders that were the lives of the ancient Egyptians. * Armadillo Newsletter *
A great addition to your school's history collection or in a classroom library. * BooksForTopics 2025-2026 Year 3 Group List *

Stephen Davies (Author)
Stephen Davies writes picture books, chapter books, young adult novels, TV tie-ins and educational books. Many of his books are set in West Africa on the edge of the Sahara Desert, where he lived and worked for thirteen years.

His first book Sophie and the Albino Camel won the Glen Dimplex Prize for best debut children's book. Since then he has written more than twenty books, including a series of six Hilda novels to accompany the popular Netflix animation.

Núria Tamarit (Illustrator)
Núria Tamarit is an illustrator and comic artist based in Valencia, Spain.

Some of her latest books are Dos Monedas (La Cúpula Ediciones), Géante (Delcourt), Le conte du Genévrier (Les Aventuriers de L'Étrange) and Season of the Witch (Nobrow). Her work has been featured in international magazines such as Planadviser, Voltio, Fierro, Save our Souls or Nobrow 10.

Some of her clients have been Usborne Publishing, El Mundo, Santillana, GVA or Google. She teaches Illustration in her spare time.