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186 pp.
| Scholastic
| January, 2016
|
TradeISBN 978-0-545-87108-2$16.99
(4)
4-6
Tombquest series.
Alex evades resurrected Death Walkers to track down his missing mother and her magic Egyptian scrolls, only to be captured by The Order's sinister leader: his estranged father. Alex must stop The Order before they can merge the realms of the living and the dead. These series-concluding volumes (with online components) offer fans deep characterization and high stakes alongside formulaic action. Review covers the following Tombquest titles: The Final Kingdom and The Stone Warriors.
189 pp.
| Scholastic
| April, 2016
|
TradeISBN 978-0-545-87111-2$16.99
(4)
4-6
Tombquest series.
Alex evades resurrected Death Walkers to track down his missing mother and her magic Egyptian scrolls, only to be captured by The Order's sinister leader: his estranged father. Alex must stop The Order before they can merge the realms of the living and the dead. These series-concluding volumes (with online components) offer fans deep characterization and high stakes alongside formulaic action. Review covers the following Tombquest titles: The Final Kingdom and The Stone Warriors.
190 pp.
| Scholastic
| August, 2015
|
TradeISBN 978-0-545-72340-4$12.99
(4)
4-6
Tombquest series.
In their third adventure, Alex and friends return to Egypt to continue searching for Alex's mother and ancient magic scrolls--while also trying to banish the Death Walkers his mom accidentally summoned. The sinister Order seems to know their plans in advance; can Alex uncover the traitor before it's too late? Despite a formulaic structure, this book (with online component) offers an action-packed mystery.
190 pp.
| Scholastic
| May, 2015
|
TradeISBN 978-0-545-72339-8$12.99
(4)
4-6
Tombquest series.
When Alex's mother uses ancient Egyptian scrolls to save his life, she inadvertently resurrects loathsome Death Walkers. After his mom disappears and a secret society emerges to use the scrolls' power for evil, Alex and best friend Ren must banish the mummies and rescue her. Despite a formulaic structure, this series (with an online component) provides ample mystery, action, and humor. Review covers the following TombQuest titles: Amulet Keepers and Book of the Dead.
199 pp.
| Scholastic
| February, 2015
|
TradeISBN 978-0-545-72338-1$12.99
(4)
4-6
Tombquest series.
When Alex's mother uses ancient Egyptian scrolls to save his life, she inadvertently resurrects loathsome Death Walkers. After his mom disappears and a secret society emerges to use the scrolls' power for evil, Alex and best friend Ren must banish the mummies and rescue her. Despite a formulaic structure, this series (with an online component) provides ample mystery, action, and humor. Review covers the following TombQuest titles: Amulet Keepers and Book of the Dead.