Prompt: Exploring Nonfiction Reader Response
The Murder of King Tut
By James Patterson and Martin Dugard
Pages 30 - 331
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"The Murder of King Tut," by James Patterson and Martin Dugard is about the mystery of King Tut. King Tut was an Egyptian Pharaoh who was mysteriously killed by an unknown person or disease. King Tut was rested in a Burial Chamber underground near the Valley of Kings . He was sealed with 3 tombs and a solid gold tomb as the final layer. Carter, the person who discovered the Burial Chamber, tries to uncover the mystery of King Tut.
A part of the story really caught my eye. That part of the story is, "It had been almost two years since Carter had been thrown from his horse far out in the desert. That lucky fall had changed his life. He had landed hard on the stony soil but was amazed to find himself peering at a deep cleft in the ground." That part of the story was my favorite. This is where the whole story started. Without Carter, the tomb would probably wouldn't be found. Plus, this is where the predictions come in hand and start to read much faster. That is why I chose this part of the story as my favorite.
This book has taught me a few things. Some are about life and history. Ancient Egypt wasn't really about the Pharaohs and pyramids. Ancient Egypt was about the events that occurred during ancient times. I never know that King Tut was killed by an unknown thing! Ancient Egypt can be a very interesting place and very mysterious. You know how I am with mysteries. back in modern times, we are still trying to uncover the secret of King Tut and his death. So, over 2000 years, the murder of King Tut is still alive today, while King Tut is sitting in his little coffin enjoying life.
Note* This book is nonfiction. James said in his "About Author" section that he did huge amount of research. No part of the book is just a fictional story.
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I never knew Carter discovered Tut's tomb by landing on his butt! Anyways, now I want to pick up this book and read it so I know about the murder theory. Pretty clever idea! Also, that's a rather well-made blog post. Excellent work, Anthony!
ReplyDeleteAfter reading your blog about this book it made me curious about what or who killed King Tut! I liked how you added the image of the book also!
ReplyDeleteJames Paterson is usually a fiction writer, its good that you added the note to let people know. good job
ReplyDeleteGood blog Anthony. I liked the tidbit about how Carter's horse threw him off, and that's when he spotted the deep cleft in the ground. It is odd how such an amazing find can be started by an explorer being thrown off his horse.
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