Part of Magic Tree House, book 3
First published 1993
Jack and Annie step out of the Magic Tree House into the scorching sands of ancient Egypt. They have encountered mummies before, but this time feels different. A deceased queen appears before them with an urgent request for assistance. The siblings must decode an ancient mystery while navigating the dangers of a civilization thousands of years old. Time runs short as they work to understand what the queen needs from them. If they fail to solve her puzzle, Jack and Annie risk becoming permanently trapped in this ancient world, wrapped in burial cloth like the mummies surrounding them. The brother and sister team must use their wits and courage to help the long-dead ruler find peace while ensuring their own safe return home through the magical tree house that brought them to this perilous adventure.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, fantasy
Vibes: suspenseful, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Egypt
Period: Ancient
82 pages · Paperback · Scholastic