Flyntlock Bones: The Sceptre of the Pharaohs

A fast-paced adventure with lots of fun, exploring themes of growing up, friendship and the danger of stereotyping.

* Children's Book Ireland *

A timeless, classic feel with a twist of adventure... illustrations that really have the wow factor. The story features a surprising amount of challenging vocabulary.

* Book Trust *

A piratical tale with a difference … an entertaining swashbuckling adventure, with some memorable characters, plenty of playful language, and at almost every turn of the page, a terrific, finely detailed, etching-like illustration by Mark Elvins to add to the dramatic impact.

* Red Reading Hub *

This adventure draws on young children’s love of pirates whilst combining slightly more complex themes of crime investigating and treachery, meaning that it will appeal well to a Lower Key Stage Two audience. The illustrations in this book really bring the characters to life; almost every page is illustrated with detailed scenes from the story. This also makes it appealing to those children who find getting into longer fiction books a struggle.

* Books for Topics *

A fast-paced adventure with lots of fun... With extensive illustrations on every page, there is an excellent balance between text and image. The level of detail draws the reader’s eye on each page, looking for clues to the mystery. A great adventure.

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