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The Egypt Game
Zilpha Keatley Snyder
Atheneum Books for Young Readers · Paperback · July 7, 2009
Reading lane: Ancient Civilizations
The first time Melanie Ross meets April Hall, she’s not sure they have anything in common.
At a Glance
Why This Clicks
Play Turns Mysterious
Ancient Egypt, new friendships, and a game whose mysteries begin to feel less playful.
Come here for
- Ancient Egyptian make-believe with costumes, ceremonies, and a secret code
- A story sparked by two girls finding common ground
Expect
- A playful club atmosphere that gradually turns unsettling
- Friendship and mystery sharing the page
Book Details
- Authors
- Zilpha Keatley Snyder
- Publisher
- Atheneum Books for Young Readers
- Published
- July 7, 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Ancient Civilizations · Historical Middle East
- Reading lane
- Ancient Civilizations
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Publisher Categories
Mysteries & Detective Stories
Stories Set in Africa
Friendship
About This Book
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...
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