In the first of this "Women Who Were Kings" series, we uncover the life of the first great woman in history. Hatshepsut--throne name Maatkare--was one of the greatest pharaohs of Ancient Eygpt, and remarkably--a woman. In a civilisation that didn't allow women to rule, how did Hatshepsut ascend to the throne? What did she achieve, and what were her policies as a female politician? What mark did she make on Egypt as its female king? What is her story?
Properly researched, lavishly illustrated, and with footnotes and a bibliography, this graphic novel biography is suited for anyone with an interest in women rulers in Ancient Egypt. For Ages 10+.
Fiction/Non-Fiction
non-fiction
Genre
biographical, historical, social topics
Review Quotes
“The storytelling is well-researched and presented for kids aged 10 years and over, with great detail into the sociological environment at the time." — Ann-Marie Cahill, Bookriot ("Educational Comics for Home-Schooling")
“An engaging and informative text which captures the life of one of Egypt’s most successful rulers – Hatshepsut. Well written from an historical perspective, the graphics and narrative capture the struggle that women faced to gain and maintain power in the past. A welcome addition to any school library it can be used successfully in both the junior history programme, and just for fun, in senior classes.” — Ms Denise Templeman, Ancient History Teacher
“Looks incredible! The author has done their research!” — Victor Davidson, Teacher-Librarian at Birrong Girls High and Egyptologist
