This book presents a humorous account of what it might have been like to live in ancient Egypt in the time of Tutankhamen, providing an introduction to the royal family and discussing religion, childhood, entertainment, and mummification.

Includes index.

Meet the family -- A new religion -- Childhood in the new city -- Your "hometown" -- The Pharaoh is dead -- Long live the Pharaoh! -- Not all work -- Sudden death -- Dried and wrapped -- The Valley of the Kings -- Tomb raiders -- Lost and found.