The Golden Goblet by Eloise McGraw (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Golden Goblet by Eloise McGraw Ranofer struggles to thwart the plottings of his evil brother, Gebu, so he can become master goldsmith like their father in this exciting tale of ancient Egyptian mystery and intrigue. A Newbery Honor Book. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Ranofer tried the box first. He found nothing there... The chest looked no more promising... There was something dark and curving in a corner, wrapped in a scrap of cotton rag... He tugged it out, jerked the cloth away impatiently and went numb all over with the shock of what he saw. There in his hand lay a gold goblet more beautiful than the sun." When Ranofer found the golden goblet, he knew it must have been stolen from one of the great tombs in the City of the Dead. Ranofer also knew that in order to win his freedom he would have to prove that Gebu, his greedy half brother, was the thief. The events that follow will surely excite the adventurous young reader. Back Cover "Ranofer tried the box first. He found nothing there....The chest looked no more promising....There was something dark and curving in a corner, wrapped in a scrap of cotton rag....He tugged it out, jerked the cloth away impatiently and went numb all over with the shock of what he saw. There in his hand lay a gold goblet more beautiful than the sun." When Ranofer found the golden goblet, he knew it must have been stolen from one of the great tombs in the City of the Dead. Ranofer also knew that in order to win his freedom he would have to prove that Gebu, his greedy half brother, was the thief. The events that follow will surely excite the adventurous young reader. Author Biography McGraw, recipient of the 1996 C. E. S. Wood award for Lifetime Achievement. Review Praise for the Newbery Honor book, The Golden Goblet "Exceptionally vivid, swiftpaced, and stirring."--The Horn Book "An exhilarating story of the arduous fulfillment of a boys dream . . . We are given a most worthy hero in Ranofer, one who struggles with his own fears and ideals, who smarts under his own cowardice, but who finds the power to rise to his own strength. This plus the vividly detailed setting make the book an excellent choice."--Kirkus Reviews Kirkus US Review We journey back to the land of the Nile and the great era of the Pharaohs as we become immersed in an exhilarating story of the arduous fulfillment of a boys dream. With the death of his father, 12-year-old Ranofer is forced to live a life of cruel beatings, hunger and incessant hard labor under the aegis of his evil half-brother Gebu. Only his dreams of one day mastering the skills of goldsmithing sustain Ranofer through his difficult days as a stonecutters apprentice in Gebus workshop. Even more exasperating, is Ranofers knowledge of Gebus thievery, of the stolen golden goblet buried among his possessions. But alas who would believe him without adequate proof? Long hours of observation and probing provide the youngster with clues which he courageously follows through until he proves to the satisfaction of the Queen herself that Gebu has been stealing treasure from the sacred Valley of the Tombs. We are given a most worthy hero in Ranofer, one who struggles with his own fears and ideals, who smarts under his own cowardice, but who finds the power to rise to his own strength. This plus the vividly detailed setting make the book an excellent choice. (Kirkus Reviews) Prizes Commended for Newbery Medal (Childrens) 1962 Review Quote Praise for the Newbery Honor book, The Golden Goblet "Exceptionally vivid, swiftpaced, and stirring."-- The Horn Book "An exhilarating story of the arduous fulfillment of a boys dream . . . We are given a most worthy hero in Ranofer, one who struggles with his own fears and ideals, who smarts under his own cowardice, but who finds the power to rise to his own strength. This plus the vividly detailed setting make the book an excellent choice."-- Kirkus Reviews Details ISBN0140303359 Author Eloise McGraw Short Title GOLDEN GOBLET Pages 248 Audience Age 9-12 Publisher Puffin Books Language English ISBN-10 0140303359 ISBN-13 9780140303353 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Year 1986 Publication Date 1986-05-31 Imprint Puffin Place of Publication New York, NY Country of Publication United States Residence Lake Oswego, OR, US Birth 1915 Death 2000 Series Puffin Newberry Library DOI 10.1604/9780140303353 Audience Children/Juvenile UK Release Date 1986-05-06 NZ Release Date 1986-05-05 AU Release Date 1986-05-05 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:2609271;

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