The Curse of the Pharaoh
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2010 · Est. 2 hour read

The Curse of the Pharaoh

By Steve Stevenson, Stefano Turconi (Illustrator)

Book #1 in the Agatha: Girl of Mystery series

A young detective seeks a cursed tablet in Egypt's Valley of the Kings.

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144 pages· 15,129 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Twelve-year-old detective Agatha Mistery, armed with a photographic memory and a loyal cat named Watson, embarks on a thrilling journey to Egypt. In the Valley of the Kings, whispers of a mysterious tablet could hold the key to unraveling a pharaoh's ancient curse. With her hulking bodyguard by her side, Agatha must navigate treacherous secrets and hidden dangers. Can she solve the mystery before time runs out, or will the curse remain unbroken? Dive into a world of intrigue and adventure as Agatha races against the clock in this captivating mystery.

From the publisher

Agatha: Girl of Mystery is a fanciful and fabulous new mystery series about a headstrong girl detective who jets off on exotic and international adventures with the help of her hulking bodyguard and loyal cat named, aptly, Watson. The first mystery in this series sees young detective Agatha Mistery traveling to Egypt. Rumors of a mysterious tablet unearthed in the Valley of the Kings may be just the clue that Agatha needs to unlock the secret curse of an ancient Pharaoh.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
144
Words
15,129
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
720L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.1
F&P level
~Q
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
157218
Publication
Published
February 7, 2013
First published
December 21, 2010
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448462172

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