Theodosia and the Last Pharaoh (Theodosia #4)

by R L Lafevers (Author) Yoko Tanaka (Illustrator)

Theodosia and the Last Pharaoh (Theodosia #4)
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade
Series: Theodosia

In this fourth book in the popular series, Theodosia sets off to Egypt to return the Emerald Tablet--embedded with the knowledge of some of the ancient world's most guarded secrets.Accompanied by her cat, Isis (smuggled along in a basket), Theo plans to return the artifact, then explore the mysteries surrounding her own birth and oh, yes--help her mother dig up treasures on her archeological expedition.

But nothing ever works out as planned, especially when a precious treasure appears suddenly, and then just as suddenly disappears . . . When the Serpents of Chaos get involved, Theo finds she's digging up a lot more than she expected!This highly praised, exciting middle grade series is a must for fans of mysteries, humor, and nonstop action.

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Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos
- A BookSense 2007 summer pick
- Starred reviews in Booklist and Publishers Weekly
- A Junior Library Guild selection
- Exclusive audio rights sold to Audible
- Included in Target's fall '09 plan-o-gram
- French, German, Polish and Italian rights sold
- Nominated for the Agatha Award (mystery writing) in Best Childrens/Young Adult category
- Selected for Top Shelf Fiction for Middle School Readers (VOYA, 2007)
- Selected as one of the Top Ten Crime Fiction for Youth 2008, Booklist on-line
- A Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year 2008

"A sure bet for Harry Potter fans." - Booklist, starred review

"A perfect blend of mystery and humor." - Publishers Weekly, starred review

Theodosia and the Staff of Osiris by R. L. LaFevers
- Selected for the Winter 2008-2009 Kid's Indie Next List
- Exclusive audio rights sold to Audible
- Enthusiastically reviewed for the Amazon Vine reading program
- Polish and French rights sold
- A Today Show Holiday Book Pick, 12/12/08
- Nominated for the 2009 Cybils awards
"Clever and exciting, just like the previous book, this also features a layered relationship between Theodosia and her grandmother. Nonstop action in a delightfully English package." - Booklist
Theodosia and the Eyes of Horus (spring '10)

R L Lafevers
R. L. LaFevers (Robin Lorraine when she's in really big trouble) has been fascinated by libraries and museums ever since she first set foot in one. When she's not gazing longingly at ancient artifacts or wallowing in old forgotten texts, she's busy trying to keep one step ahead of her two teenage sons. She lives with the aforementioned sons, her husband, and a demonic cat in Southern California.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780547850863
Lexile Measure
800
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Clarion Books
Publication date
October 20, 2012
Series
Theodosia
BISAC categories
JUV019000 - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories
JUV002050 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Cats
JUV037000 - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic
JUV001000 - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure
JUV028000 - Juvenile Fiction | Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories
JUV022000 - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, & Fables | General
JUV014000 - Juvenile Fiction | Girls & Women
JUV016040 - Juvenile Fiction | Historical | Europe
JUV016020 - Juvenile Fiction | Historical | Ancient Civilizations
JUV027000 - Juvenile Fiction | Media Tie-In
JUV046000 - Juvenile Fiction | Visionary & Metaphysical
Library of Congress categories
History
20th century
Adventure and adventurers
Magic
Adventure stories
Families
Family life
Egypt
Blessing and cursing
Museums

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