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The Incredible Shrinking Girl Absolutely Loves Ancient Egypt

by Lou Kuenzler   |  Ages 8-11
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The Incredible Shrinking Girl Absolutely Loves Ancient Egypt
The Incredible Shrinking Girl Absolutely Loves Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt adventure with a spooky twist.

Ah, you'd likely enjoy sailing down the Nile with Violet in this one. It's wacky, filled with charming illustrations that I'm sure will bring each scene to life right off the page. Plus, if you've got a penchant for mysteries and ancient cultures, this book wraps those elements into an intriguing package, tossed in with fun characters and a good dose of humor. It's the sort of story that can make you feel like you're embarking on a grand adventure from the comfort of your reading nook.

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The Incredible Shrinking Girl Absolutely Loves Ancient Egypt

by Lou Kuenzler   |  Ages 8-11
Compare to estimated retail price: S$12.03  

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ISBN: 9781407187822
Authors: Lou Kuenzler
Publisher: Scholastic
Date of Publication: 2018-05-03
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Chapter Books, Young Readers
Related Topics: Mystery, Humor, Fantasy, Adventure
Goodreads rating: 4.6
(rated by 10 readers)

Description

The fourth book in this hilarious series - with lovely illustrations throughout. Violet Potts is crazy about Ancient Egypt. When Gran wins a cruise down the River Nile, Violet thinks she might explode with excitement. But when they're drawn into a spooky mystery, Violet starts to wonder whether the other tourists might not be all they seem...
 

Ancient Egypt adventure with a spooky twist.

Ah, you'd likely enjoy sailing down the Nile with Violet in this one. It's wacky, filled with charming illustrations that I'm sure will bring each scene to life right off the page. Plus, if you've got a penchant for mysteries and ancient cultures, this book wraps those elements into an intriguing package, tossed in with fun characters and a good dose of humor. It's the sort of story that can make you feel like you're embarking on a grand adventure from the comfort of your reading nook.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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