The Buried Pyramid

Title:The Buried Pyramid
Author:Jane Lindskold
Published: New York: Tor Books 2004.
Genre:  Historical fantasy; Middle Eastern-influenced fantasy; Mythological fiction
                                 Appeal Elements:
Character:Culturally Diverse
Time Period:19thCentury
Subjects:  Archaeologists, Gods and goddesses (Egyptian), tombs, pyramids, conspiracies.

Summary:

A 19thCentury story with cultural diversity, of conspiracies, gods and goddesses, tombs, and archaeologists. This story takes us to Egypt, where our young protagonist is accompanying her uncle and his archaeology team all the way to a tomb, the tomb of Moses the Lawgiver. Jenny Benet comes across trouble from more than one place, a rival archaeologist and a secretive shadow Egyptian organization guarding the secrets of this tomb. This book features word puzzles like cryptograms for readers to solve, or just to use to see how our characters solve their challenges. The well-written dialogue and humorous moments in the storyline, this book is sure to hook your interest.


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