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February 2005

Hi Folks!

Reviewing past editions of this site, I discovered that I had missed some months.

Well, we can’t have that! But I wanted to try something a little different for the “lost months.”

I’m including here a variety of books based on “all things Egypt.” Why? Well, not only do I have a bunch of boys here in the United States fascinated with mummies and such; I also have schools in Egypt requesting book recommendations, so I thought they’d get a kick out of some Egypt-themed books, written by Americans. All of these picks are for preschoolers to upper elementary school (translation: they’re all children’s books).

Anyhow, enjoy this month’s book selections below. I hope you are all reading some wonderful books. Make sure to tell me all about them. If you're an author or a publisher and would like to send me review copies of your book(s), please send them to the address listed for authors and publishers.

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Enjoy your books!

Danny ;-)
The Egypt Game

The Egypt Game

By Zilpha Keatley Snyder 240 pages Children

Danny Says

The first time Melanie Ross meets April Hall, she’s not sure they have anything in common. But she soon discovers that they both love anything to do with ancient Egypt. When they stumble upon a deserted storage yard, Melanie and April decide it’s the perfect spot for the Egypt Game. Before long there are six Egyptians, and they all meet to wear costumes, hold ceremonies, and work on their secret code. Everyone thinks it’s just a game until strange things start happening. Has the Egypt Game gone too far?
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Who Was King Tut?

Who Was King Tut?

By Roberta Edwards 112 pages Children

Danny Says

Ever since Howard Carter uncovered King Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, the young pharaoh has become a symbol of the wealth and mystery of ancient Egypt. In modern times, a two-and-a-half-year-long museum exhibit of Tut’s treasures toured major cities in the U.S., drawing record crowds. This Who Was …? is complete with 100 black-and-white illustrations and explains the life and times of this ancient Egyptian ruler, covering the story of the tomb’s discovery, as well as myths and so-called mummy curses.
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The Curse of the Cheese Pyramid

The Curse of the Cheese Pyramid

By Geronimo Stilton 128 pages Children

Danny Says

The VERY popular Geronimo Stilton is off to Egypt! He has climbed onboard a crabby old camel that would take him across the desert to the Great Cheese Pyramid. There, among mummies and hieroglyphics, he learns the secret of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient Mouse World.
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Mummies in the Morning

Mummies in the Morning

By Mary Pope Osborne 80 pages Children

Danny Says

Another installment in The Magic Tree House series, the #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time. Protagonists Jack and Annie don't need another mummy. But that's what they get when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to ancient Egypt. There they meet a long-dead queen who needs their help. Will Jack and Annie be able to solve the puzzle, or will they end up as mummies themselves?
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Tut, Tut

Tut, Tut

By Jon Scieszka 80 pages Children

Danny Says

Everyone’s favorite time-travelers are changing their styles! The Time Warp Trio series now features a brand-new, eye-catching design by illustrator Lane Smith, sure to appeal to longtime fans, and those new to Jon Scieszka’s wacky brand of humor.
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Mummy Cat

Mummy Cat

By Marcus Ewert 48 pages Children

Danny Says

Mummy Cat prowls his pyramid home, longing for his beloved owner. As he roams the tomb, lavish murals above his head display scenes of the cat with his young Egyptian queen, creating a story-within-a-story about the events of centuries past. Hidden hieroglyphs deepen the tale and are explained in an informative author’s note. This smart book with beautiful illustrations by Lisa Brown is a marvel of sophisticated simplicity, infinitely engaging to examine in detail, and complete with a sweetly surprising plot twist sure to delight young cat-lovers and budding Egyptologists alike.
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Seeker of Knowledge

Seeker of Knowledge

By James Rumford 32 pages Children

Danny Says

In 1802, Jean-Francois Champollion was eleven years old. That year, he vowed to be the first person to read Egypt’s ancient hieroglyphs. Champollion’s dream was to sail up the Nile in Egypt and uncover the secrets of the past, and he dedicated the next twenty years to the challenge. James Rumford introduces the remarkable man who deciphered the ancient Egyptian script and fulfilled a lifelong dream in the process. Stunning watercolors bring Champollion’s adventure to life in a story that challenges the mind and touches the heart.
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The Runaway Mummy

The Runaway Mummy

By Michael Rex 32 pages Children

Danny Says

A hysterical (and creepy) parody of the children's classic The Runaway Bunny! Filled with uproarious illustrations, a beloved classic gets a kindhearted send-up in this utterly monsterized parody from Michael Rex, creator of the New York Times bestselling Goodnight Goon. Kids will dig the vast array of terrible monsters, but parents will love the sweet sentiment. A fabulous Halloween treat for all those little monsters!
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Bill & Pete Go Down the Nile

Bill & Pete Go Down the Nile

By Tomie dePaola 32 pages Children

Danny Says

It's a new school year, as William Everett Crocodile and his trusty friend and toothbrush, Pete, prepare for a class trip down the Nile. They're ready for the mysterious Sphinx. They're ready for mummies and pyramids. Their teacher, Ms. Ibis, has even promised them a glimpse of the priceless jewel called “the Sacred Eye of Isis.” But are Bill and Pete ready for the Bad Guy, up to his usual no-good tricks? Come along on this fast-paced and funny adventure with Bill and Pete, and find out.
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The Egyptian Cinderella

The Egyptian Cinderella

By Shirley Climo 32 pages Children

Danny Says

This Egyptian spin on the classic Cinderella tale was initially recorded in the first century by a Roman historian and is retold here by folklorist Shirley Climo. Poor Rhodopis! She has nothing: no mother or father, and no friends. She is a slave from the far-off country of Greece. Only the beautiful rose-red slippers her master gives her can make Rhodopis smile. So when a falcon swoops down and snatches one of the slippers away, Rhodopis is heartbroken. For how is she to know that the slipper will land in the lap of the great Pharaoh himself? And who would ever guess that the Pharaoh has promised to find the slipper’s owner and make her queen of all Egypt? Includes great illustrations by Ruth Heller.
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Skippyjon Jones in Mummy Trouble

Skippyjon Jones in Mummy Trouble

By Judy Schachner 32 pages Children

Danny Says

El Skippito is back! His doggy pals want to visit the Under Mundo – the underworld – where mummitos rest in peas. But they need El Skippito’s brains and courage to answer the riddle of the Finx and enter the mummy’s tomb. Our hero is up to the task, and he’s in for another whirlwind adventure.
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The Tiny Traveler: Egypt

The Tiny Traveler: Egypt

By Misti Kenison 24 pages Children

Danny Says

If you’re going to learn about shapes, why not do it in the exciting land of Egypt? Egypt’s Great Sphinx, pyramids and camels all come to life in this board book by graphic designer Misti Kenison. Toddlers will learn basic shapes such as triangles, hexagons and circles with bright, geometric spreads while getting a flavor for Egypt’s rich and fascinating culture. Traveling to foreign places has never been so colorful, or educational, for young children before!
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