Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos Contributor(s): Lafevers, R. L. (Author), Tanaka, Yoko (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0618999760 ISBN-13: 9780618999767 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2008 Annotation: Theodosia Throckmorton has her hands full at the Museum of Legends and Antiquities in London. Her father may be head curator, but it is Theo--and only Theo--who is able to see all the black magic and ancient curses that still cling to the artifacts in the museum. Sneaking behind her father's back, Theo uses old, nearly forgotten Egyptian magic to remove the curses and protect her father and the rest of the museum employees from the ancient, sinister forces that lurk in the museum's dark hallways. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Europe |
Dewey: FIC |
Lexile Measure: 780 |
Series: Theodosia (Quality) |
Physical Information: 0.84" H x 5.55" W x 7.71" (0.74 lbs) 352 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 1900-1919 - Cultural Region - British Isles - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - North Africa |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 113693 Reading Level: 5.2 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 11.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Theodosia Throckmorton has her hands full at the Museum of Legends and Antiquities in London. Her father may be head curator, but it is Theo--and only Theo--who is able to see all the black magic and ancient curses that still cling to the artifacts in the museum. When Theo's mother returns from her latest archaeological dig bearing the Heart of Egypt--a legendary amulet belonging to an ancient tomb--Theo learns that it comes inscribed with a curse so black and vile that it threatens to crumble the British Empire from within and start a war too terrible to imagine. Intent on returning the malevolent artifact to its rightful place, Theo devises a daring plan to put things right. But even with the help of her younger brother, a wily street urchin, and the secret society known as the Brotherhood of the Chosen Keepers, it won't be easy . . . she quickly finds herself pursued down dark alleys, across an ocean, through the bustling crowds of Cairo, and straight into the heart of an ancient mystery. Theo will have to call upon everything she's ever learned in order to prevent the rising chaos from destroying her country--and herself! |
Contributor Bio(s): Lafevers, R. L.: - R.L. LaFevers lives in Southern California. Learn more at her website: http: //www.rllafevers.com/ Tanaka, Yoko: - Yoko Tanaka lives in Los Angeles and Bangkok with her husband and three cats. In addition to illustrating the Theodosia books, she has also illustrated The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo and a picture book, Sparrow Girl by Sara Pennypacker. Her artwork can be found at yokotanaka.com |