The Longest Night in Egypt (The Shadow Prince #2)

By David Anthony Durham, Eric Wilkerson

The Shadow Prince saga continues as Ash and his heroic friends rush to save Ra from the belly of Apep and bring light back to an Egypt that has been plunged into darkness.

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Description

Back at his evil tricks, Set, the devious god of chaos has rid Egypt of the sun god Ra and plunged the kingdom into never-ending night. He’s even managed to trap the rest of the gods in a palace chamber without the use of their magic. Now demons run amok in the city, filling it with chaos and destruction.

But hope is not lost! Ash, Prince Khufu, Seret, Gilli, and two new friends, Thea and Iset, must brave the depths of the Duat–the spooky, cavernous Egyptian underworld–to rescue Lord Ra. Numerous demons fly about them in the darkness. Deadly peril awaits them around every craggy corner. They must fight, trick, sneak, and solve riddles to pass through each successive gate. If Team Shadow Prince can manage to get through all that, they will still have to face a demon like none they’ve seen before: the fierce, wily, enormous, god-eating serpent, Apep.

Will the kids prevail? Can Ash and his friends reunite Ra’s magic with the sun and bring power and light back to the kingdom? Or will Egypt remain in darkness forever?

About the Creators

David Anthony Durham
David Anthony Durham

is the award-winning author of the Acacia fantasy trilogy: The Sacred Band, The Other Lands, and The War With The Mein, as well as the historical novels The Risen, Pride of Carthage, Walk Through Darkness, and Gabriel’s Story. His middle grade solarpunk fantasy novelThe Shadow Prince, was his first book for young readers and the beginning of this series. His novels have been published in the UK and in French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish and Swedish. Four of his books may show up as feature films someday. When he isn't authoring books, Durham teaches creative writing at the Stonecoast MFA Program. You can find him at davidanthonydurham.com.

Eric Wilkerson
Eric Wilkerson

Reviews

  • "David Anthony Durham never disappoints. I can't wait to read whatever he writes next."

    - George R.R. Martin
  • "Durham is a master of the fantasy epic."

    - The Washington Post
  • "Along with exhilarating solar-powered speed racing and magically produced ice cream, Durham tucks in plenty of brisk but bloodless fighting, new hints of orphaned Ash's heritage and hidden powers of cognitive magic, and an enigmatic prophecy that heralds future exploits for him and a growing cast of friends, foes, and immortals. Nile-style adventures; just the ticket for Percy Jackson fans."

    - Kirkus Reviews

Hardcover

  • ISBN 9781643796093
  • Price $21.95
  • Publication Date Sep 26, 2023
  • Trim Size 7.5 × 5 in
  • Weight 0.9375 lbs
  • Page Count 400
  • Word Count 66006
  • Interests

  • Imprint Tu Books
  • Audience Middle Grade
  • BISAC Category 1 JUV / Legends, Myths, Fables / African
  • BISAC Category 2 JUV / Monsters
  • BISAC Category 3 JUV / Fantasy & Magic
  • Themes African / African American / Black / Afro Caribbean, Persistence / Grit / Overcoming Obstacles, Conflict resolution, Courage, Dreams & Aspirations, Fantasy, Fiction, Folktale / Folklore / Mythology, Friendship, Heroism, Leadership, Mystery / Suspense, Science Fiction, Self Esteem / Confidence / Body Positivity / Body Image, Southwest Asian / North African, STEM / STEAM
  • Languages English
  • Reading Levels

  • Age Range Ages 9 - 13
  • Grade Range Grades 4 - 8
  • Guided Reading Y
  • DRA 60
  • Interest Level Grades 4 - 8
  • Lexile Level 630
  • Lexile Measurement 630L
  • Reading Level Grades 4 - 8
  • Bebop Reading Fluent
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