By Philip Reeve, Sarah McIntyre (author) Part of the Adventuremice series
"Another warm-hearted, fun and hilarious adventure starring some very intrepid mice."
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Another fantastic installment in the Adventuremice series by Reeve and McIntyre! These two authors make an amazing duo when it comes to creating warm-hearted, fun and hilarious adventures starring some very intrepid mice. As always, the illustrations in this series are really outstanding, they are warm and colourful and invite the reader to really investigate the page to find hidden gems.
This makes it a perfect read-along for parents and their younger readers. It is not a surprise that this series has won so many outstanding awards for illustration and storytelling.
In this particular story, the Adventuremice discover an ancient stone tablet covered in hieroglyphs. The tablet tells a fantastical story of ancient Queen Neferteacake and her wondrous golden tomb of treasures. It’s not just the Adventuremice that are interested in the tomb, though, a more sinister mouse would like to get there before the Adventuremice and reap all of the rewards.
Thus the Adventuremice find themselves in a race against time on a mysterious island brimming with beautiful and mysterious palaces, sphinxes, pyramids and other Egyptian-based treasures and locations. Kids will love reading about these places and poring over the illustrations.
Comics like these are perfect for young readers because they introduce reading for pleasure in a way that is extremely fun and engaging. Parents will love them because there are always some hidden gems and nods to pop culture and films that will make them enjoyable. The book is filled with wit and charm and they don’t talk down to their readership.
They are fast, fun and absolutely lovely to read through. The fact that there are several books in this series will keep kids reading and asking for more, it’s a great series that deserves the recognition it has achieved.
An Ancient Egyptian adventure for little Pedro and the brave Adventuremice!
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When the Adventuremice discover an old stone covered in hieroglyphs, a race begins! The story of ancient Queen Neferteacake's magnificent golden tomb is revealed, and a rather naughty mouse wants to get there first. Our intrepid Adventuremice set off on an exciting journey to a secret island, full of incredible mouse sphinxes, pyramids and palaces.
Another sparkling, gloriously illustrated story celebrating kindness and friendship, from adored, award-winning creators Reeve & McIntyre.
Praise for the Adventuremice series:
'By a celebrated team . . . takes us into the detailed dwellings of a delightful mouse community' - Sunday Times
'Absolutely stunning, beautiful, brilliant children's books. Instant classics.' - Jamie Smart
'Superbly silly and highly endearing' - Waterstones' Perfect Paperbacks
'Irresistible . . . pictures that sparkle and fizz' - Books for Keeps
Philip Reeve grew up in Brighton. He has been writing stories since he was five years old, but the first one to be published was Mortal Engines which won the Nestle Smarties Book Prize and Blue Peter Book Award, and was made into a blockbuster film. Philip has also provided cartoons and jokes for many books, including Horrible Histories, and written the magical Utterly Dark series. Philip lives in Devon with his wife and son and his interests are walking, drawing, writing and reading.
Sarah McIntyre is easy to spot in her pointy glasses and hats. Sometimes she writes and draws picture books and comics herself, and sometimes she illustrates books for other people, including Giles Andreae, Alan MacDonald, Gillian Rogerson, Anne Cottringer and Claire Freedman. When Philip and Sarah make books together, they both brainstorm the story ideas together, then Philip writes them and Sarah illustrates them. But occasionally they swap roles for a bit. And they love dressing up.
Philip Reeve was our Guest Editor for June 2012. Click here to see his books and some that inspired him.
Click here to see Philip and Sarah talking about their adventure book, Oliver and the Seawigs.
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An Ancient Egyptian adventure for little Pedro and the brave Adventuremice! When the Adventuremice discover an old stone covered in hieroglyphs, a race begins!
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Adventuremice: Of Mice and Mummies and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-8 years old
Adventuremice: Of Mice and Mummies features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Books of the Month, Recommendations, Star Books, Adventure Stories, Animal Stories, History, Mystery / Mythology, Graphic Novels & Comics, Books to Motivate Reluctant Readers age 5+, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Egypt, Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Modern and contemporary fiction / literature, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, North Africa, Africa, Place qualifiers, Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: genres
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Adventuremice: Of Mice and Mummies was written by Philip Reeve, Sarah McIntyre and published by David Fickling Books
Adventuremice: Of Mice and Mummies has 116 pages
Yes it is part of Adventuremice series
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