mummies in the morning by mary pope osborne

I'm sure I won't be the only one to say, 'Bring on the next book!'Ī graphic novel adaptation of Mary Pope Osborne's Mummies in the Morning in which Jack and Annie travel back to ancient Egypt and follow a funeral procession into a pyramid where they encounter the mummy's ghost. The fact that both youngsters are eager problem-solvers rather than complainers is also attractive. The bibliophile in me loves Jack's bookish ways, and my curious side is pleased with the vocabulary and culture that are introduced within the story. This is a quick but engaging read, and the exchanges between Jack and Annie showcase their very different personalities and approaches to the adventure.

The cartoon panels and colors used to tell this story are filled with bright and dark colors, depending on their surroundings, and use a variety of shapes and sizes for visual appeal. Although the siblings are instrumental in guiding her to the afterlife, they become lost in the tombs, and only help from an unexpected source leads them to freedom. She enlists their help in deciphering the hieroglyphs on the wall, providing clues as to the whereabouts of the Book of the Dead. There, they follow a cat into one of the tombs of the pharaohs and meet Hutepi, Queen of the Nile. While perusing some of the books stored there, they find one with a bookmark and travel to Egypt, the home of many pyramids. In this, the third title in the series, Annie and Jack are still bewildered by the mysterious M associated with the treehouse. Fans of the popular Magic Tree House series may enjoy revisiting some of their favorite stories through this fast-paced visual adaptation.

Mummies in the morning by mary pope osborne