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|summary=A mad cap cross between the Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Horrible Histories with the story of a fart that changed the world.
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Having enjoyed the [[Diary of Of Dorkius Maximus by Tim Collins|first book in this series]] we were quite keen to try the sequel. Although this is part of what I hope will be a very long series, it is not necessary to have read the first book to enjoy this one. This book sees Dorkius Maximus rewarded for his activities by being asked to accompany Caesar on an important visit to Egypt. Ceasar hopes young Dorkius may be able to help negotiate a deal with the odious King Ptolemy, who happens to be about the same age as our hero.
As expected form this type of book - nothing goes according to plan. One disaster follows another, including a very rude scene involving farting in people's faces, and it looks like Dorkius may be in very hot water with Caesar. Luckily for Dorkius, Caesar soon falls in with someone who hates Ptolemy as much as he does - Cleopatra. The rest as they say is history - but not quite as we know it. If you thought Caesar was the great military genius who defeated Ptolemy XIII's forces at the Battle of the Nile think again. ''The Diary of Dorkius Maximus in Egypt'' reveals ''the true story'', and what it lacks in grandeur it makes ups in mirth. This has to be one of the most hilarious versions of an epic battle I have ever come across.
