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hihi69's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
jbrooxd's review against another edition
3.0
This was an interesting story, but if students are looking for Egyptian mythology, I would steer them toward Rick Riordan first before this one.
sheeeva7's review against another edition
4.0
read it in one day. great action adventure. very reminiscent of percy Jackson and the 39 clues.
jillcd's review
4.0
If you are looking for adventure with a good dose of scariness, this is your book. Honestly I couldn't put it down although it is not my favorite genre. This series is sure to be a hit, especially for reluctant readers that love spine tingling adventure and Egyptology
trs24's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 Silver Stars
with Golden Sparks
quick read
Egyptian mythology
Middle Grade
Good characters
fun & cute
mysterious intriguing plot
cool cover!
I really enjoyed it.
with Golden Sparks
quick read
Egyptian mythology
Middle Grade
Good characters
fun & cute
mysterious intriguing plot
cool cover!
I really enjoyed it.
thompson3's review
3.0
Alex is dying. He has a debilitating illness that is killing him slowly and painfully. He fights with each breath. Still, he takes his last breath. But does he?
What would a parent do to save their child from death? Alex’s mother chooses to use the Book of the Dead to bring her son back. However, she pulls back Deathwalkers with Alex and puts the world in danger.
Tweens, ages 9-12, will enjoy this first book in the TombQuest series. Like knights of old, Ren and Alex go on a quest, following clues, solving mysteries, and facing down danger, in order to save Alex’s mother. Adventure, magic, and mythology will attract tween readers. The fast paced action packed chapters will keep readers entertained and informed. There are several plot points to follow, so this series is not for the faint of heart. Each chapter ends with an exciting event that rolls energetically into the next chapter. Book one, Book of the Dead, does not end neatly. Thus, readers will launch themselves into the next two books, Amulet Keepers and Valley of Kings, to see if the heroes save the world and rescue the damsel.
Book of the Dead will make an exciting addition to personal, public and school libraries. Readers can extend the thrill by visiting the website, http://tombquest.scholastic.com/, to interact with the plot.
What would a parent do to save their child from death? Alex’s mother chooses to use the Book of the Dead to bring her son back. However, she pulls back Deathwalkers with Alex and puts the world in danger.
Tweens, ages 9-12, will enjoy this first book in the TombQuest series. Like knights of old, Ren and Alex go on a quest, following clues, solving mysteries, and facing down danger, in order to save Alex’s mother. Adventure, magic, and mythology will attract tween readers. The fast paced action packed chapters will keep readers entertained and informed. There are several plot points to follow, so this series is not for the faint of heart. Each chapter ends with an exciting event that rolls energetically into the next chapter. Book one, Book of the Dead, does not end neatly. Thus, readers will launch themselves into the next two books, Amulet Keepers and Valley of Kings, to see if the heroes save the world and rescue the damsel.
Book of the Dead will make an exciting addition to personal, public and school libraries. Readers can extend the thrill by visiting the website, http://tombquest.scholastic.com/, to interact with the plot.
adorkylibrarian's review against another edition
2.0
The book itself might have been a 3 but i don’t know because the reader for the audiobook was awful and I kept tuning out.
merer's review against another edition
3.0
This is an entirely predictable, uncreative adventure story involving mummies that come back to life, booby-traps, and kids doing things that, (shockingly) kids don't normally do.
However, it was fun, and I think that 3rd-5th graders will eat it up, especially since there's a corresponding game you can play on the Scholastic website, similar to the "Spirit Animals" and "Thirty-Nine Clues" series.
However, it was fun, and I think that 3rd-5th graders will eat it up, especially since there's a corresponding game you can play on the Scholastic website, similar to the "Spirit Animals" and "Thirty-Nine Clues" series.