• Title: The Golden Goblet

• Author: Eloise Jarvis McGraw

• Publisher: Coward‑McCann (original, 1961); Puffin/Penguin Young Readers (later editions)

• Publication Year: 1961

• ISBN‑13: 9780140303353 (Puffin reprint)

• Page Count: 248 pages (original edition)

• Awards: Newbery Honor (1962)

• Genre: Children’s Historical Fiction / Middle Grade Mystery

• Setting: Ancient Egypt, c. 1400 B.C.

✨ Content Summary (2–5 sentences)

The Golden Goblet follows Ranofer, a 12‑year‑old Egyptian boy who dreams of becoming a goldsmith like his father. Living under the control of his abusive half‑brother Gebu, Ranofer discovers a stolen golden goblet marked with the name of Pharaoh Thutmose, revealing Gebu’s involvement in tomb robbing. With the help of his friends Heqet and the Ancient, Ranofer uncovers the truth and risks his life to stop the crime. The novel blends mystery, archaeology, and moral courage, offering a richly detailed view of ancient Egyptian society.

📘 Street University Classification Fields

Tier Classification

Academic Corridor → Literary Analysis Tier (Complex historical narrative, symbolism, character development.)

Shelf Code

AC‑LA‑MCGRAW‑GOLDENGOBLET‑61

Corridor Alignment

• Academic Corridor → Historical Fiction & Literary Analysis

• Civic Identity Corridor → Cultural Literacy (Ancient Civilizations)

• Field‑Study Corridor → Archaeology & Human Systems

Node Placement

• Node A‑5: Advanced Literary Analysis

• Node C‑3: Cultural Identity & Ancient Civilizations

• Node FS‑1: