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Content levels
ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone
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Synopsis
A group of children, entranced with the study of Egypt, play their own Egypt game, are visited by a secret oracle, become involved in a murder, and befriend the Professor before they move on to new interests, such as Gypsies.
Is The Egypt Game appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Children play an imaginative game centered on ancient Egypt and become tangentially involved in a murder mystery in their neighborhood. The murder happens off-page with minimal detail, serving as a plot catalyst rather than graphic content.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include murder.
Who'll love this
Kids will love the creative make-believe Egypt game and the mystery of the secret oracle, plus making an unexpected friend in the Professor.
Tags
Contemporary FantasyHistorical FictionMysteryMulticultural