Madhi: A Child of Egypt

Children's Literature - Cheri Stowers

Madhi, a young Egyptian boy, invites readers to take a closer look at his country and culture. Madhi lives in a small village on the banks of the Nile. His favorite event of the year is the village festival, which features snake charmers and equestrian games. Children will enjoy the beautiful full-color photographs that enhance these and other cultural aspects featured in the book. Meet Madhi's brother who works at an archaeological site. Climb aboard a sailboat and join Madhi and his father as they take a voyage on the Nile. Explore the ancient temple of Ramses II. Decipher mysterious stone carvings called hieroglyphs. Children who enjoy broadening their cultural horizons, though they will probably want to see other books in the "Children of the World" series, as well. Special features include a color map, a table of contents, interesting facts about Egypt, descriptive captions, and a list of other books in the series. An excellent choice for a social studies class where children are learning about different cultures. Children may want to write to a pen pal from another country after meeting Madhi.