The Desert Prince - (Secrets of the Sands) by Alisha Sevigny (Paperback)

About the Book

The lines in the sand become blurred as Sesha comes to know and respect the Hyksos, and she wonders what she can do to prevent them from going to war with her people.

Book Synopsis

Ancient Egyptian healer and scribe Sesha is ready for another role: spy.

Be sure to read Sesha's first adventure, The Lost Scroll of the Physician.

Forced to flee Thebes or face death, Sesha and her friends, Paser and Reb, travel up the Nile and into the desert in search of a hidden oasis. Led by a freed spy, they plan to rescue Pharaoh's daughter Princess Merat, given to a Hyksos chieftain against her will. Before they can get there, though, they have to battle lurking crocodiles, endless dunes, and blinding sandstorms.

When the group finally straggles into the Hyksos camp, they find the rebels preparing for combat. But as Sesha and her friends spend time with the rival tribe, the lines in the sand begin to blur. When she takes on a dangerous secret mission and learns about a prophecy that could change the course of history, Sesha has to decide where her future -- and the real danger -- lies.

Review Quotes

Picking up right after The Lost Scroll of the Lost Physician ends, this middle grade ancient historical by Alisha Sevigny will satisfy readers already charmed by the feisty Sesha as she navigates the mystery and dangers of ancient Egypt. Complete with lush descriptions that firmly plant the reader in the exotic desert setting, and the array of multifaceted characters, The Desert Prince is a tightly woven action adventure. The short chapters and perfectly placed cliffhangers make this a slick and enjoyable escape. Readers will be clamouring for the next book.-- "B.R. Myers, author of Rogue Princess and the Nefertari Hughes series"

The Desert Prince is action adventure ... Alisha Sevigny knows how to keep us wanting more and, with a secret prophecy and a looming war along with some budding romances, she's hooked us into anticipating Book 3.-- "CanLit for Little Canadians"

A richly detailed, immersive read.-- "Kirkus Reviews"

Sesha reminds me of Katniss Everdeen in her bravery and keen mind.-- "Angela Misri, author of the Portia Adams Adventure Series"

This action-packed series brings the vibrant ancient kingdom to life in wonderful, shimmering detail.-- "Kate Blair, author of The Magpie's Library"

Will delight middle grade readers with its history, its setting and, most of all, its gripping adventure and mystery.-- "CanLit for Little Canadians, for The Lost Scroll of the Physician"

About the Author

Alisha Sevigny is the author of The Lost Scroll of the Physician, the first book in the Secrets of the Sands series, and the acclaimed young adult novels Summer Constellations and Kissing Frogs. She lives in Toronto.