Cleopatra: The Woman Behind the Stories - the perfect gift for curious kids!
Alexandra Stewart
Oct 2024 · Bloomsbury GB Audio · Narrated by Isabel Adomakoh Young
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Bloomsbury presents Cleopatra: The Woman Behind the Stories by Alexandra Stewart, read by Isabel Adomakoh Young
Discover the true story behind the legendary pharaoh in this captivating look into the life of Cleopatra.
Although her name and story might be familiar, much of what we know about Cleopatra is shrouded in mystery. Her life was one of politics, murder, war, marriage and passion – but it was also one of pride, bravery, love and strength. Cleopatra may have lived as a goddess, but, beneath her magnificent exterior, she was just a woman who fought tirelessly for what she felt was rightfully hers.
With a gripping, expertly researched and fact-checked text, this is the story of the woman behind the stories. Prepare to be lost in a world of kings and queens, power and strategy, love and war. Meet one of the most misunderstood women in history, demystify the propaganda spread by the men who feared her and find the truth behind it all, the truth of a powerful queen.
Discover the true story behind the legendary pharaoh in this captivating look into the life of Cleopatra.
Although her name and story might be familiar, much of what we know about Cleopatra is shrouded in mystery. Her life was one of politics, murder, war, marriage and passion – but it was also one of pride, bravery, love and strength. Cleopatra may have lived as a goddess, but, beneath her magnificent exterior, she was just a woman who fought tirelessly for what she felt was rightfully hers.
With a gripping, expertly researched and fact-checked text, this is the story of the woman behind the stories. Prepare to be lost in a world of kings and queens, power and strategy, love and war. Meet one of the most misunderstood women in history, demystify the propaganda spread by the men who feared her and find the truth behind it all, the truth of a powerful queen.
Bloomsbury presents Cleopatra: The Woman Behind the Stories by Alexandra Stewart, read by Isabel Adomakoh Young
Discover the true story behind the legendary pharaoh in this captivating look into the life of Cleopatra.
Although her name and story might be familiar, much of what we know about Cle...
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Aaron Lazaro
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May 15, 2026
Written by Alexandra Stewart, Cleopatra: The Woman Behind the Stories is a children's history book about the last Queen of Ancient Egypt. Both the text and the narration inform people of life in ancient Egypt, the people's culture, and Cleopatra's reign and her relationships with her family, allies, and enemies alike. I also love how the book doesn't tone down the serious parts of Cleopatra's life, informing young listeners just how complicated it is to be a leader.
About the author
Alexandra Stewart read Modern History at Oxford University before training to be a journalist. After working as a reporter for a number of newspapers she joined the Civil Service, where she wrote speeches for government ministers. When she is not writing, she works part-time in a school library. She lives in Wiltshire, UK, with her husband and two children.
Hannah Peck is an author and illustrator based in East London. Storytelling is central to her work, whether drawing from folklore and fairy tales or building detailed worlds in children’s books. When she's not working she loves to cook for friends and make costumes.
Joann Fletcher is a renowned British Egyptologist celebrated for her expertise in Egyptian culture. With a PhD from the University of Liverpool, she is a leading specialist on mummies, burial customs, and women's roles in ancient Egypt. Her presence in documentaries and publications have made her a key figure in popularizing Egyptology worldwide.
Hannah Peck is an author and illustrator based in East London. Storytelling is central to her work, whether drawing from folklore and fairy tales or building detailed worlds in children’s books. When she's not working she loves to cook for friends and make costumes.
Joann Fletcher is a renowned British Egyptologist celebrated for her expertise in Egyptian culture. With a PhD from the University of Liverpool, she is a leading specialist on mummies, burial customs, and women's roles in ancient Egypt. Her presence in documentaries and publications have made her a key figure in popularizing Egyptology worldwide.
Alexandra Stewart read Modern History at Oxford University before training to be a journalist. After working as a reporter for a number of newspapers she joined the Civil Service, where she wrote speeches for government ministers. When she is not writing, she works part-time in a school library. ...
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