The Golden Goblet
A Newbery Honor Book. Winner of a Newbery Honor. An exciting ancient Egyptian mystery! Ranofer wants to be a master goldsmith like his father. But he is imprisoned by his evil half brother Gebu. Ranofer knows he must change his destiny to escape Gebu's abuse. He finds a priceless golden goblet in Gebu's room, knowing his luck and destiny are about to change. Exceptionally vivid, swift-paced, and stirring. An exhilarating story of a boy's dream fulfillment. Ranofer struggles with fears and ideals, but finds the power to rise to his own strength. Vividly detailed setting.
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A Newbery Honor Book
Winner of a Newbery Honor, an exciting ancient Egyptian mystery!
Ranofer wants only one thing in the world: to be a master goldsmith like his beloved father was. But how can he when he is all but imprisoned by his evil half brother Gebu? Ranofer knows the only way he can escape Gebu's abuse is by changing his destiny. But can a poor boy with no skills survive on the cutthroat streets of ancient Thebes? Then Ranofer finds a priceless golden goblet in Gebu's room and he knows his luck - and his destiny - are about to change.
Exceptionally vivid, swift-paced, and stirring. - The Horn Book
An exhilarating story of the arduous fulfillment of a boy's dream... We are given a most worthy hero in Ranofer, one who struggles with his own fears and ideals, who smarts under his own cowardice, but who finds the power to rise to his own strength. This, plus the vividly detailed setting, make the book an excellent choice. - Kirkus Reviews
Information
Grade: Grade 5-Grade 9
Brand: Puffin Books
Publisher Date: 05/06/1986
Author: Eloise Jarvis McGraw
Dimensions: 7.75 x 5.06
UPC: 9780140303353
Ages: 10-14
Pages: 256
