Mara, Daughter of the Nile

In this enchanting historical adventure by the Newbery Award-winning author of The Moorchild, young slave girl Mara navigates the dangerous waters of espionage in ancient Egypt under Queen Hatshepsut. Gifted with the ability to read and write as well as speak Babylonian, she takes on the perilous role of double spy to barter for her freedom. However, as she falls for the noble Sheftu, her loyalties are tested, leading to a gripping confrontation that could change both her fate and that of Egypt itself.