My book report is tombquest book of the dead by gehrig snyder. At the same time, the king of nevada, who now leads louisiana as well, begins consolidating his power, which has a number of repercussions. School library journal praise for tombquest book 1. The book of the dead is an ancient egyptian funerary text generally written on papyrus and used from the beginning of the new kingdom around 1550 bce to around 50 bce. It follows two main characters, alex and his best girlfrend ren, as they battle ancient egyptian forces. In addition, ren recieves her own amulet, an ibis, from a dead cat. People will love this book so much because of how alex summoned one of the most powerful goddesses in egyptian history. The book of the dead by michael northrop author enlarge cover. Theyve discovered that the order is on the brink of creating an army of indestructible stone warriors with a dark purpose, and the lost spells is the one. The reader has absolutely no idea what is going on until halfway through the book and there is very little backstory for the plot line.
Book of the dead tombquest, book 1 cdaudio gibsons. Scholastic to launch tombquest, a new multiplatform action. A new york times bestselling novellike a preteen indiana jones and lara croft, alex and ren make a compelling duo, and northrop balances pathos and action effectively to engage readers. A new york times bestselling novel like a preteen indiana jones and lara croft, alex and ren make a compelling duo, and northrop balances pathos and action effectively to engage readers.
Thats what all the doctors say, but his mother knows its not true. Book of the dead like a preteen indiana jones and lara croft, alex and ren make a compelling duo, and northrop balances pathos and action effectively to engage readers. Staff scholastic and michael northrop 2015, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Click to read more about book of the dead tombquest, book 1 by michael northrop. The fivebook series for readers ages 812 also will feature hidden puzzles and coded messages on the covers which kids can unlock to reveal key plot points. The final kingdom tombquest, book 5 by michael northrop the final kingdom tombquest, book 5 by michael northrop get ready for the battle that will shake the world and the afterworld. Book reports apparently arent just writing stilted paragraphs anymore.
Although it saves alexs life and gives him back his health, it also opens a portal to the land of the dead, and these very bad creatures called death walkers start waking up. If you want a page turning read based on egyptian mythology, book of the dead is definitely for you. Read the stone warriors tombquest, book 4 by michael northrop available from rakuten kobo. Book of the dead video booktalk this booktalk introduces kids to michael northrops tombquest book series and the online game where kids learn about the magic and intrigue of ancient egypt. Book of the dead tombquest, book 1 hardcover gibsons. Book of the dead comes the third book in the epic egyptian ad. Michael northrop weaves egyptian lore into the fabric of modernday new york city, creating a whirlwind adventure in the. Why are the narrator and her father going to florida in the book of the dead. Tombquest book of the dead nothing can save alex sennefers life. Book of the dead ya this is the first book in a new ya series. The plot moves quickly and will appeal to reluctant readers looking for.
When alex is on the verge of death, his mother uses the book of the dead to. Book of the dead tombquest, book 1 northrop, michael on. Valley of kings tombquest, book 3 ebook by michael northrop. If alex and ren are going to stop the death walkers, they know they have to find the powerful lost spells. The final kingdom was the best in the series because they fight the stone warriors and how michael northrop uses so much character description and i cant believe how all of it comes down. When he takes a turn for the worse, his mother, who is a keeper, uses the book of the dead to bring alex back to life. Amulet keepers is the second episode in a fastpaced tombquest series. More mummified chills and thrills, this time in london. If you work at a school you can use rewards to buy books and resources for your classroom or library.
She knows that the lost spells of the egyptian book of the dead can pull. I am also excited to red the third book of the series, titled tombquest valley of kings. Book of the dead, comes book 4 in an epic adventure filled with the magic of ancient egypt. However, this raises five death walkers, who are extremely hard to defeat. So they head to the valley of the kings, deep in the egyptian desert where they discover that egypt is in the grips of madness. Jan 27, 2015 michael northrop is the new york times bestselling author of tombquest, an epic book and game adventure series featuring the magic of ancient egypt. The characters are alex, ren, detective todtman, aldabu, the stung man, oscar and alexs mom by michael northrop alexs mom uses the book of the dead to bring him back to life. Book of the dead, comes book 4 in an epic adventure filled with. I wrote all five books the adventure begins with tombquest, book 1. From the author of the new york times bestseller tombquest. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The stone warriors tombquest, book 4 ebook by michael. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
Book of the dead comes the third book in the epic egyptian adventure series. Alex sennefers mom read from the forbidden egyptian lost scrolls of the book of the dead to save his life. He is also the author of trapped, an indie next list selection, and plunked, a new york public library 100 titles for reading and sharing selection and an npr backseat book club pick. Book of the dead tombquest, book 1 by michael northrop. Orion discovered book 5 at his karate camp after school program, devoured it, then asked for the rest of them. This book reminds me of rick riordans the kane chronicles, but without the humor or grounded plot line. Thats what all the doctors say, but his mother knows its not sure. Alex, his friend ren and his cousin luke are in london to find the second death walker and see if they can locate alexs mother.
They are almost immediately in danger and need to work together in order to survive. Parents need to know that book of the dead is the first book in the multimedia tombquest series. From the new york times bestselling author of tombquest. Book of the dead amulet keepers valley of kings stone warriors, the. He and his best friend, ren, willdo anything to find his mom and save the world. She knows that the lost spells of the egyptian book of the dead can pull her son back from the brink, but the problem. Thats what all the doctors say, but his mother knows thats not true. The doctors dont know what disease you have and they cant help you. The stone warriors is the fourth and secondtolast book in the tombquest series. I recommend this book to anybody who is interested in egyptian mythology. Thats what the doctors say, but his mom knows its not true.
Worst of all alexs mom and the lost spells are missing. Book of the dead tombquest, book 1 hardcover gibson. Alexs mom uses the book of the dead to bring him back to life. It looks like we dont have a synopsis for this title yet. In book 2, alex and his best friend ren head to london, where a blood rain is pouring from the skies. When alex is on the verge of death, his mother uses the book of the dead to resurrect him. In the epic conclusion to alex and rens quest, they must face off against the death walkers, the order, and an army raised from the dead. The final kingdom is the fifth, and last, book of the tombquest series. In new york alex struggles with his health and stays at work with his mom in. My book report is tombquest book of the dead by gehrig. An editor at sports illustrated kids for many years, he now. Amulet keepers by michael northrop this is the second book in a young adult adventure series.
Read book of the dead tombquest, book 1 by michael northrop available from rakuten kobo. The book of the dead might be classed as adventure, fantasy, horror, or mystery. He is also the author of trapped, an indie next list selection, and plunked, a new york public library best book of the year and an npr backseat book club selection. Book of the dead is the first in a five book series. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Posh persian princess yasmin and african selfmade man edward make an incongruous couple yet their sexual chemistry is sizzling and they snog and fondle at every opportunity. Tombquest follows two kidsalex and his best friend renwho awaken the magic of ancient egypt. The original egyptian name for the text, transliterated rw nw prt m hrw, is translated as book of coming forth by day or book of emerging forth into the light. Audiobook published by scholastic audio from the new york times bestselling. Tombquest is an action adventure series by michael northrop that brings the magic and intrigue of ancient egypt to life. Book of the dead a new york times bestselling novel. The ibis symbolizes thoth, the egyptian god of writing and wisdom.
In this novel, the weres and shifters make their presence known, following the example of the vampires. The first title, book of the dead, will launch in print and digital formats in february 2015, with the second book to follow in may 2015. But when she uses the spells, five evil ancients the death walkersare also brought back to life. The worlds most powerful egyptian spells are now in. The series, aimed at readers ages 812 will also feature hidden puzzles and coded messages on the covers which kids can unlock to reveal key plot points. Tombquest is a series of books that is published by scholastic inc and was written by michael northrop. This one included designing and making a tshirt with the book title and his name in hieroglyphics. Tombquest book series by michael northrop books, game. If you, like me, lapped up every detail about egypt in jude watson judy blundells beyond the grave, the fourth book of scholastics the 39 clues series, you will definitely enjoy book of the dead. Kids who read the series five books are planned can go to the website and do their own tomb quest with a character they create. It is the first in a series of three books called the southern reach trilogy. It is possible to read this book without having read the first but it would make more sense to start at the beginning to flesh out the back story.
An editor at sports illustrated kids for many years, he. She knows that the lost spells of the egyptian book of the dead can pull her son back from the brink. All about book of the dead tombquest, book 1 by michael northrop. Tombquest is a five book middle grade adventure series that brings the magic and mystery of ancient egypt to the modern world. The book describes a team of four women a biologist, an anthropologist, a psychologist, and a surveyor who set out into an area known as area x. Alex and ren are on a desperate hunt, and times running out. I love ancient egypt because it has a lot of exciting aventures. Michael northrop is the new york times bestselling author of tombquest, an epic book and game adventure series featuring the magic of ancient egypt. She knows that the lost spells of the egyptian book of the dead can crack open a door to the afterlife and pull her son back from the brink. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the synopsis submission guide. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Read the series, play the game, and watch the book trailer at scholastic kids. A countryside break in an isolated cottage seems to be just the thing they need to.
When alexs mother uses the ancient egyptian book of the dead to bring him back from the brink of death, she inadvertently summons a slew of other spirits from the underworld. The ending of this book sets up the next one, and im expecting it to be another exciting thrill ride. Besides the book, there is a companion game that i can see kids getting into. Funny and smart, alex and ren are excellent companions for this fastpaced and scorpionfilled ride. The final kingdom tombquest, book 5 by michael northrop. Start studying elementary battle of the books 20152016.
Book of the dead tombquest, book 1 ebook by michael. When she uses the spells, five death walkers are also brought back to life. Schools earn scholastic rewards when parents or staff order from us. Book of the dead meet common core state standards for reading literature, language, and speaking and listening. Read valley of kings tombquest, book 3 by michael northrop available from rakuten kobo. From the team that brought you the 39 clues and spirit animals comes a brand new epic egyptian adventure. Theyve discovered that the order is on the brink of creating an army of indestructible stone warriors with a dark purpose, and the lost spells is. The plot is inventive, but at the edge of ridiculous. Dec 29, 2015 from the new york times bestselling author of tombquest.
The plot moves quickly and will appeal to reluctant readers looking for adventure and danger. She knows that the lost spells of the eqyptian book of the dead can pull her son back from the brink. The end main idea alex and ren start their flight to london to find his mom and stop the death walkers conclusion the main idea is that his mom brings him back to life using egyption spells and releases death walkers which are basically evil mummies. There also are places on the site to write fan fiction, interact with the author, and chat on the message boards. This is the first book in a fivebook series tombquest by acclaimed author michael northrop. The plot moves quickly and will appeal to reluctant readers looking for adventure, danger, and minimal character. Tombquest book of the shop with a huge selection, tombquest book of the for sale at ebay.