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The Egypt Game by Zilpha Keatley Snyder

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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

Affinity

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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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?

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