Title: The golden goblet
First published: 1961
Description: The story of a young  orphaned boy trained as a metalworker in ancient eygpt who uncovers a plot by his wicked half brother to steal from the pharoahs tombs.

Ranofer wants only one thing in the world: to be a master goldsmith like his beloved father was. But how can he when he is all but imprisoned by his evil half brother, Gebu? Ranofer knows the only way he can escape Gebu's abuse is by changing his destiny. But can a poor boy with no skills survive on the cutthroat streets of ancient Thebes? Then Ranofer finds a priceless golden goblet in Gebu's room and he knows his luck−and his destiny−are about to change.
Subjects: metalworking, jewelery, ancient eygpt Detective and mystery stories, History, Juvenile fiction, Mystery and detective stories, Self-realization, Newbery Honor, Adventure and adventurers, Fiction, Children's fiction
Places: Egypt
Time periods: To 332 B.C.