The Egypt Game

The Egypt Game
by Zilpha Keatley Snyder

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?

This book won the prestigious Newbery Award for children's literature and will be popular with fans of mystery books.

 

Interest Level:    6th grade     7th grade     8th grade 

Reading Level:   DRA Level 60      Guided Reading Level X

Book Type:   chapter book

Related Lists:    ancient Egypt     Newbery Award     mystery books

 

Condition:  This book is used but it is in good condition.  Occasionally there's the previous owner's name or inscription on the inside front cover.  Overall though, we are very proud of the quality of our books!  NOTE: There are a number of different covers for this book. The one you get might be different than the cover shown here.