Magic Tree House and Mummies in the Morning
Written by Mary Pope Osborne
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca
Reviewed by Shemsy K. (age 9)
Are you interested in hearing a story about mummies creeping around in the morning? Well, I have an exciting tale to share with you. In "The Magic Tree House: Mummies in the Morning," Jack and Annie embark on a mission to find a mysterious person named "M." They come across a magic tree house and, upon picking up a book about Ancient Egypt, find themselves transported to the land of the Pharaohs. Their goal is to locate the Book of the Dead for a 1,000-year-old mummy.
This book is truly captivating because it is full of adventure, fun, and a learning opportunity as it has a few facts about Ancient Egypt. My favorite character is Annie because she's adventurous, just like me, and has a vivid imagination. I also enjoyed the part where they release the mummy because she goes on the most beautiful afterlife cruise.
I would recommend this book to kids between the ages of 5 and 10, as it contains great story elements and words that older kids would appreciate. However, I would not recommend it to children under the age of 5, as the mummy might scare them and includes the word dead. And finally, If you want to find out what happens in the creepy corners of Ancient Egypt, the mysterious cat that follows them around, and much more, then you must read this book.