The dry, lifeless mystery of ancient Egyptian religion and the bright splendor of Greece - why not combine them in one book?... In a country perishing from drought, the people believe that the old Archon, the incarnation of God on earth, must die to bring rain to people . Before his death, the old man manages to warn young Mirani about the betrayal of the high priestess. A fourteen-year-old girl must hurry up and find a new Archon, otherwise the machinations of the high priestess will turn into a tragedy for the country. Mirani sets out on the road to meet incredible adventures, and her only companions are a mad musician and a young grave robber... The book “Oracle” was shortlisted for the prestigious Whitbread Book Awards (2004). This book was also nominated for the 2005 Best Books for Young Adults (BBYA) Award, established by the American Library Association.