Cat Barker read history at Exeter University and later went on to do her PGCE. She has been a primary school teacher in Devon for the last 15 years. Growing up in Africa gave Cat her first thirst for adventure and coupled with her love of history and literature. She started to write story poems to both inspire and educate the children that she taught. Cat lives in Devon with her husband and two children. She loves spending time with family and friends, travelling, the sea, the sun, the surf and is a keen sportswoman.
In ancient Egypt where the sun shines bright, The Embalmer was in for a terrible fright. To embalm a Pharaoh was a mighty honour, If he got it wrong he would be a goner! But first he must cross the river Nile, And avoid the humungous crocodile…...
