The Curse of Being Pharaoh Levels- 27-28

In The Curse of Being Pharaoh, Mrs Herrera, the class's regular teacher, is away attending a course. In her absence, the substitute teacher decides to change the usual class programme to a œlive their learning approach, focusing on the life and times of the Pharaohs. This new method leads to general chaos and a lack of discipline, much to the delight of Matt, the class bully. Told from a first-person perspective, the story explores themes of bullying and school dynamics. Rich descriptive language and illustrations bring the ancient Egyptian setting vividly to life, including fascinating facts about Egypt and its Pharaohs. The narrative includes a prologue and invites readers to distinguish between fact and opinion, as well as to consider how setting influences a story. This engaging book supports character education and explores conflict within school and community contexts, making it a valuable resource for upper primary readers.

Educational Benefits:

• Develops understanding of first-person narrative perspective
• Encourages drawing on prior knowledge and making predictions
• Enhances comprehension of setting's role in story development
• Supports critical thinking by distinguishing fact from opinion

Classroom Ideas:

• Use as a prompt to discuss bullying and school behaviour
• Explore Egyptian history and culture alongside the story
• Analyse the illustrator's interpretation of the text
• Create descriptive writing exercises inspired by the book's language

Information:

• Ages: 10-12 years
• Reading Level: 27-28 (Ruby)
• Format: Paperback, approx. 64 pages
• Dimensions: 210mm x 148mm