Adventure

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?

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?

This is a great read aloud for second graders! Mummies in the Morning transports readers (in the book, the main characters, Annie and Jack) to the time period of Ancient Egypt, where mummies were born. Jack and Annie find themselves running from real mummies- that came alive and trapped inside of dark pyramid walls that seem never-ending. The mystery and suspense are what keeps readers on the edge of their seats throughout the story. A strange encounter with a black cat ends up rescuing the siblings and bringing them to the outside of the pyramid, and eventually out of the land of Egypt. Along the way, Jack and Annie learn a great deal about Egyptians, their ancient writing, and more! There is also a fact finder book in relation to this book, so that real facts about ancient Egypt can be discovered. ( )

A fun book to read, might be a little frightening to children. Also good for getting knowledge on history.