The Egypt Game

 The Egypt Game

Summary

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?ALA Newbery Honor Book • ALA Notable Children's Books • Horn Book Fanfare • SLJ Best of the Best Books • George G. Stone Center Recognition Of Merit • Lewis Carroll Shelf Award


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