The Shadow Prince

 The Shadow Prince 

 by David Anthony Durham

Shortly before his 12th birthday, Ash's mentor reveals to him a great secret.  He, and many other children throughout Egypt, will be competing with each other to become Prince Khufu's shadow.   Soon, Ash is whisked off to compete in a series of intense, dangerous competitions.  Will he survive the challenge and earn the coveted role of shadow to the prince?


One of the 2022 - 2023 MSBA selections, this is an engaging, suspenseful, magical story that will be a great choice for fans of fantasy, particular those who enjoy books like Harry Potter.   This is also going to be a series, with more adventures of Ash coming soon!

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