The Curse of the Mummy by Candace Fleming

The Curse of the Mummy: Uncovering Tutankhamun’s Tomb by Candace Fleming

Release: September 7th 2021
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Scholastic Focus
Source: Rockstar Book Tours
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Award-winning and critically acclaimed author Candace Fleming presents the edge-of-your-seat true story of the search for Tutankhamun’s tomb, the Western public’s belief that the dig was cursed, and the battle for ownership of the treasures within.

During the reign of the New Kingdom of Egypt, the boy pharaoh Tutankhamun ruled and died tragically young. In order to send him on his way into the afterlife, his tomb remained full with every treasure he would need after death. And then, with passage of time, the treasure remained in the sands of the Valley of the Kings.

His tomb was also said to be cursed.

Centuries later, as Egypt-mania gripped Europe, two Brits — a rich earl with a habit for gambling and a disreputable, determined archeologist — worked for years to rediscover and open Tutankhamun’s tomb. But once it was uncovered, would ancient powers take their revenge for disturbing and even looting the pharaoh’s resting place? What else could explain the mysterious illnesses, accidents, and deaths that began once it was found?

About the Author:

Candace Fleming awarded herself the Newbery Medal in fifth grade after scraping the gold sticker off the class copy of The Witch of Blackbird Pond and pasting it onto her first novel—a ten-page, ten-chapter mystery called Who Done It? She’s been collecting awards (her own, not Elizabeth George Speare’s) ever since.

Today, Candace is the versatile and acclaimed author of more than forty books for children and young adults, including the Los Angeles Times Book Prize honored The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion, and the Fall of the Russian Empire; Boston Globe/Horn Book Award-winning biography, The Lincolns; the bestselling picture book, Muncha! Muncha! Muncha!; the Sibert-Award-winning Giant Squid; and the beloved Boxes for Katje. She contributed the chapter on Katharine of Aragon to Fatal Throne. Photo credit: Michael Lionstar.

The Curse of the Mummy Review:

When I started reading this book, I did not know what to expect. I started reading it because I loved reading about the history of Ancient Egypt and always found the topic fascinating. Once I started reading the story, I could not put it down. I loved this book because the team behind it executed it so well.

The book focuses on the events that took place during the excavation of Tutankhamun’s tomb. We get a brief history of Tutankhamun’s death and the Valley of Kings, followed by the events. Not having any previous knowledge about the circumstances, I was fascinated and unnerved by some of the things the author mentions. After reading this book, you ponder if the strange situations are a coincidence or the result of a curse. The author writes the tale to appeal to middle graders by giving the highlights and not going into too many details.

Moreover, even though the story is non-fiction, the author narrates the story so exciting that it borders on fiction. Many scenes were exciting, like when the Cobra enters Carter’s house or what happens to Lord Carnarvon. The book also contains a lot of pictures that make it stand out. I loved seeing some of the photos and visualizing how the crew would have reacted in certain parts. There are also moments of spells, incantations, possession, and warnings that give this book a special touch.

Overall, “The Curse of the Mummy: Uncovering Tutankhamun’s Tomb” is a fantastic non-fiction book of events that is perfect for picking out if you love anything Ancient Egypt (even if you are not a middle grader).

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