Book Series · 2 Books

Game Books

In order from The Egypt Game to The Gypsy Game.

The Game series is a set of 2 chapter books by Zilpha Keatley Snyder, published between 1967 and 1997. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 240 pages. Subjects across the series include Egypt, making friends, and imagination and play.

The Egypt Game
The Gypsy Game
The Egypt Game
The Egypt Game
The Gypsy Game
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Egypt Game
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$858
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1967

The Egypt Game

By Zilpha Keatley Snyder, Alton Raible (Illustrator)

A game inspired by ancient Egypt turns mysterious when strange events unfold.

240 pages· 42,223 words· Est. 6 hour read
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Summary: Melanie and April bond over their love for ancient Egypt, creating an imaginative game in a deserted storage yard. As their group of six 'Egyptians' grows, they immerse themselves in costumes and ceremonies. But when eerie occurrences disrupt their play, they must confront whether their game has awakened something real. What secrets lie within their Egypt Game?
In reading order

Game Series

2 books · Published 1967–1997

#1
The Egypt Game
#1 in Series
Sale price
$858

The Egypt Game

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1967

A game inspired by ancient Egypt turns mysterious when strange events unfold.

The Gypsy Game
Series
Sale price
$759

The Gypsy Game

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1997

A game turns real when Toby vanishes. Can his friends find him?

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Game series?

There are 2 books in the Game series. It began with The Egypt Game in 1967, and the newest book, The Gypsy Game, was published in 1997.

What order should you read the Game books in?

Start with The Egypt Game and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #2.

What ages are the Game books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Game book is the longest?

The Gypsy Game is the longest book in the series at 55,644 words (240 pages).

Which Game book is the shortest?

The Egypt Game (Book #1) is the shortest at 42,223 words (240 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Game to life.

01

Zilpha Keatley Snyder

Author
02

Alton Raible

Illustrator

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