LaFevers, R. L. Theodosia and the Last Pharaoh, illustrated by Yoko Tanaka. 394 pgs. Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, 2011. $16.99. Sexual Content-G; Language-G; Violence-PG. Theodosia’s adventures continue in this fourth installment, she and her mother arrive in Egypt for an archeological dig. Theodosia is also secretly carrying the emerald tablet and the Orb of Ra, both priceless artifacts that she plans to return to a secret Egyptian society called the wedjadeen. Before she can do this, she must battle with the Serpents of Chaos, another secret society whose goal is to cause as much chaos as possible. Theodosia meets an orphan donkey boy who may be more than he seems. Theodosia has been called a combination of Nancy Drew and Indiana Jones (School Library Journal) and she definitely makes Egyptian archeology unforgettable and action-packed. Theodosia earnestly seeks acceptance from her mother who thinks she is “peculiar.” Theodosia’s yearnings to be accepted and understood will ring true with children and tweens that are discovering who they are and who they want to be. The illustrations by Tanaka are period perfect and appealing. The adventure and Egytian magic will appeal to fans of Rick Riordan’s The Kane Chronicles. EL – ADVISABLE. Samantha, Public Librarian.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Theodosia and the Last Pharaoh by R. L. LaFevers - ADVISABLE
LaFevers, R. L. Theodosia and the Last Pharaoh, illustrated by Yoko Tanaka. 394 pgs. Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, 2011. $16.99. Sexual Content-G; Language-G; Violence-PG. Theodosia’s adventures continue in this fourth installment, she and her mother arrive in Egypt for an archeological dig. Theodosia is also secretly carrying the emerald tablet and the Orb of Ra, both priceless artifacts that she plans to return to a secret Egyptian society called the wedjadeen. Before she can do this, she must battle with the Serpents of Chaos, another secret society whose goal is to cause as much chaos as possible. Theodosia meets an orphan donkey boy who may be more than he seems. Theodosia has been called a combination of Nancy Drew and Indiana Jones (School Library Journal) and she definitely makes Egyptian archeology unforgettable and action-packed. Theodosia earnestly seeks acceptance from her mother who thinks she is “peculiar.” Theodosia’s yearnings to be accepted and understood will ring true with children and tweens that are discovering who they are and who they want to be. The illustrations by Tanaka are period perfect and appealing. The adventure and Egytian magic will appeal to fans of Rick Riordan’s The Kane Chronicles. EL – ADVISABLE. Samantha, Public Librarian.
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