The collection of ancient Egyptian myths and fables follows on from the first book Gods and Pharaohs and together they form the most complete collection of ancient Egyptian mythology retold for children's readers. The author tells an engaging story about the pharaohs of the New Kingdom and the Greek period, among whom we find the figures of Queen Hatshepsut, the famous Cleopatra and Ramesses II. The Great, whose two descendants were the first magicians in the world. The narrative is complemented by five short fables about the wisdom of animals.