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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
Not much of a conflict but i really loved the overall idea because i have an imagination like that and i love history, especially about old cultures like Egypt!
I think this is a very creative book that caught me by surprise as I had not heard much about it before reading it. The children are depicted as quite imaginative and this usually has positive results. But they also get caught up in a mystery of which only one of them has a clue to whom it really is that is communicating with them. There is an underlying theme of sadness because the young girl has been sent away by her mother so the mom can pursue her acting career. There is a happy ending that might surprise you but the author did a good job of wrapping up the mystery without dire consequences for the kids. I'd recommend this book to readers that enjoy a good mystery and have some interest in Egyptology.
I had read this as a kid, and came back to it as a light nostalgic read. It was interesting to rediscover the plot--it builds slowly, and I wasn't sure where it would end for a while. The book feels a bit dated now, but I should have known to expect that!
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The Egypt Game was delightful! Dress-Up and Make-Believe were my two most favorite activities growing up (and, being an actor, they still are today!) The magic created by the characters was palpable, it brought me right back to my childhood where a few found objects could create an entirely new world. I also really appreciated the themes of the healing power of friendship and finding a home in a new and unexpected place.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, Violence, Medical content, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Cultural appropriation, Abandonment
I enjoyed this book when I first read it in 6th grade. I read it to some of the fourth grade classes this year when they were studying the pyramids in their classrooms.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It wasn't the book that I thought it would be... and certainly the themes were a little darker then I would have expected... but still it all turned out alright in the end... and that is something. The book is certainly imaginative, if not a bit dated... but my students absolutely adored it.
In my chronological Zilpha read-along, this is the first one that really sparkles. I loved this as a child - not sure it entirely holds up now in the modern age, but still not too bad.