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michellehenriereads's review
4.0
My thanks for the ARC goes to NetGalley and Dundurn Press. I'm voluntarily leaving a review.
All of my kids went through an Egypt phase. I think I'm still in it.
This is a fun book for Egypt lovers. Sometimes the dialogue felt stilted because it was so formal, and some of the mummification descriptions are pretty intense. But most kids actually enjoy that sort of thing, so I'm not saying it's a bad thing (just ask any school librarian, and they'll confirm the spooky and gross things are constantly checked out).
I think kids will enjoy this book and the characters.
Happy reading!
All of my kids went through an Egypt phase. I think I'm still in it.
This is a fun book for Egypt lovers. Sometimes the dialogue felt stilted because it was so formal, and some of the mummification descriptions are pretty intense. But most kids actually enjoy that sort of thing, so I'm not saying it's a bad thing (just ask any school librarian, and they'll confirm the spooky and gross things are constantly checked out).
I think kids will enjoy this book and the characters.
Happy reading!
theravenqueen's review against another edition
3.0
Thanks to Netgalley and to the publisher for sending me an e-galley of this book!
The Lost Scroll of the Physician is a thrilling, entertaining and well-researched children's book. Sesha is a heroine that young girls can look up to filled with spirit and and compassion for her brother Ky. The book tackles some fairly deep subjects as Sesha resumes her training as a scribe to try and find Imhotep's lost scroll which could have possibly gotten her father killed.
It's a race against time and Sesha doesn't know who she can trust back at the palace as it seems everyone is looking for the scroll which she believes holds a cure for her brother's illness.
The story is fast paced and includes a lot of real remedies, the lost scroll is even a real thing which I thought was pretty cool. There is a constant tug of war in the story between science and religion along with Sesha having to face scrutiny being the only female training to become a scribe.
My only issue was the large cast of secondary characters within the palace were at times hard to keep straight as there wasn't many physical descriptions or at the very least features unique to the characters. It might have just been with how quickly the plot moved, which wasn't bad at all. I just wish I knew a bit more so that I could get feel for them. The story was very plot driven where I do like to have more of a connection with the characters, but that's just my own preference.
The subject was pretty interesting and it was the first book I've ever read set in Ancient Egypt which was portrayed very well.
The Lost Scroll of the Physician is a thrilling, entertaining and well-researched children's book. Sesha is a heroine that young girls can look up to filled with spirit and and compassion for her brother Ky. The book tackles some fairly deep subjects as Sesha resumes her training as a scribe to try and find Imhotep's lost scroll which could have possibly gotten her father killed.
It's a race against time and Sesha doesn't know who she can trust back at the palace as it seems everyone is looking for the scroll which she believes holds a cure for her brother's illness.
The story is fast paced and includes a lot of real remedies, the lost scroll is even a real thing which I thought was pretty cool. There is a constant tug of war in the story between science and religion along with Sesha having to face scrutiny being the only female training to become a scribe.
My only issue was the large cast of secondary characters within the palace were at times hard to keep straight as there wasn't many physical descriptions or at the very least features unique to the characters. It might have just been with how quickly the plot moved, which wasn't bad at all. I just wish I knew a bit more so that I could get feel for them. The story was very plot driven where I do like to have more of a connection with the characters, but that's just my own preference.
The subject was pretty interesting and it was the first book I've ever read set in Ancient Egypt which was portrayed very well.
alifromkc1907's review
4.0
Gut Instinct Rating: 3.75
Characters: 5
Believability: 4
Uniqueness: 5
Writing Style: 5
Excitement Factor: 4
Story Line: 5
Title Relevance: 5
Artwork Relevance: 5
Overall: 4.64
Characters: 5
Believability: 4
Uniqueness: 5
Writing Style: 5
Excitement Factor: 4
Story Line: 5
Title Relevance: 5
Artwork Relevance: 5
Overall: 4.64
bingo0p's review
3.0
Listened to the audio book
I lowkey kinda love this book. Like at the start it was boring and shit, but omg it got good
I lowkey kinda love this book. Like at the start it was boring and shit, but omg it got good
honestrabbit's review
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
4.5/5
Anything 3 or above means that I did not regret reading the book.
I read this book as part of a blind date during February(I love to read month!). I was really skeptical about it but I gave it a try and loved it. The first few chapters were making me think that I had made a bad choice but by the time I finished it, I was amazed!
I am also going to read the second book and review it. Hope you enjoy!
Anything 3 or above means that I did not regret reading the book.
I read this book as part of a blind date during February(I love to read month!). I was really skeptical about it but I gave it a try and loved it. The first few chapters were making me think that I had made a bad choice but by the time I finished it, I was amazed!
I am also going to read the second book and review it. Hope you enjoy!
kholmeshaw's review
5.0
This book follows Sesha on the journey to find an old medical scroll that has the answers to save her brother Ky’s life. While targeted for middle grade readers, this book is enjoyable for readers of all ages. The writing immerses you straight into Ancient Egyptian culture right from the first page. It is evident that Alisha put in a lot of research for this book, which allows readers to have the educational advantage of learning more fascinating facts about Ancient Civilizations. The characters are witty, and the dialogue is captivating, which makes it so hard to put this book down! Excited to read the sequel to the “Secrets of the Sands” series when it comes out later this year!
fluctidor's review
4.0
Alisha Sevigny is proving to be an excellent writer of young adult fiction with 2 contemporary novels and this one that takes place in ancient Egypt. She continues to demonstrate strong characters and interesting story lines. Lucky to have her as a relative!. I only wish Alisha would apply her skills to writing adult fiction!
managedbybooks's review
3.0
Sesha and Ky, children of the pharaoh’s royal physician, are left charming snakes and stealing food to survive after a brutal fire takes their parents and their home.
courtofbingereading's review
3.0
3.5 stars
Thank you to the author for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
This book was a lot of fun! It’s evident the author put in a lot of research in regards to the culture, mythology, and time period of Ancient Egypt. Her descriptions set the scene very well! I could picture everything in my head. Sometimes when an author is very knowledgeable about a subject, it can lead them to dump a lot of information on their readers at once-- that was not the case with this book. The author provided just enough details to explain things without ever losing my attention or confusing me.
I think this book is great for all ages! I think this book is perfect for all ages! If you’re a fan of middle grade and YA books, then you should give this book a try! This book has witty characters, a fierce female lead, a sweet sibling relationship, and a fast-paced plot. I can’t wait to start the next book!
Thank you to the author for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
This book was a lot of fun! It’s evident the author put in a lot of research in regards to the culture, mythology, and time period of Ancient Egypt. Her descriptions set the scene very well! I could picture everything in my head. Sometimes when an author is very knowledgeable about a subject, it can lead them to dump a lot of information on their readers at once-- that was not the case with this book. The author provided just enough details to explain things without ever losing my attention or confusing me.
I think this book is great for all ages! I think this book is perfect for all ages! If you’re a fan of middle grade and YA books, then you should give this book a try! This book has witty characters, a fierce female lead, a sweet sibling relationship, and a fast-paced plot. I can’t wait to start the next book!
morebookspleaseblog's review
4.0
I want to start by saying thank you to Edelweiss and Ingram Publisher Services for granting me the opportunity to read this remarkable book. This is the story of Sesha and Ky, who are the children of the Physician to the Pharoah. Their parents are killed under questionable circumstances, and doing what they can to survive on their own until they are caught by the palace guards. Once in the palace, the Pharoah allows Sesha to continue her studies and asks her to find the missing scroll her father was working on before he died. With danger at every turn and suspects around every corner, Sesha and Ky must figure out who they can trust. They must do so quickly, or they will meet the same questionable end their parents did.
What I enjoyed about this story is the scroll is based on an actual artifact. The amount of research done in this story is fantastic. While I love stories based on Egyptian history, I loved the attention to detail. There was a headstrong lead character in Sesha, who has her wits about her and is a great judge of character. I thought this was a fascinating start to a series, even though the ending was a bit abrupt.
What I enjoyed about this story is the scroll is based on an actual artifact. The amount of research done in this story is fantastic. While I love stories based on Egyptian history, I loved the attention to detail. There was a headstrong lead character in Sesha, who has her wits about her and is a great judge of character. I thought this was a fascinating start to a series, even though the ending was a bit abrupt.