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by Em Bruce (Author), Helda Oliveira (Illustrator)
Bring the excitement of an escape room into your own home, with this thrilling, interactive puzzle adventure set in ancient Egypt, perfect for curious minds who love cracking codes and unravelling ancient mysteries at every turn.
You can't believe your luck when you're invited to join an archaeological dig to find the tomb of the trickster pharaoh Ammenot. But things take a turn for the cursed when you accidentally bring the mummified Ammenot back to life - not to mention all the other mummies buried in his tomb! Can you decrypt the clues, beat the booby traps and dodge the undead lurking around every corner of the pharaoh's tomb and break the curse before it's too late? - This book's branching narrative puts YOU in the driving seat. Once you have found the solution to a puzzle, turn to the next entry as clearly indicated in the text. - Use your observation, lateral thinking, and logic skills to uncover clues and solve mysteries. The beautifully detailed illustrations are packed with information, so keep your eyes peeled! - Are you an amateur archaeologist, a confident cryptologist, or an expert Egyptologist? Choose your difficulty level, then race against the clock to break the curse! Fantastic fun for puzzle fans aged from 8+.Author Biography
Em Bruce is a children's writer and editor based in Sydney, Australia. She is the author of over 50 published fiction and non-fiction titles, including puzzle books, activity books, board books, fairy tale retellings and picture books. Her rhyming Indigenous Discovery series won the Primary Teaching Resource award at the Educational Publishing Awards Australia in 2022, and the 'Australian Animals' title from this series was named a CBCA Early Childhood Book of the Year Notable book in 2023.
Helder Oliveira is a self-taught illustrator from the Amazonian region of Brazil. Helder finds inspiration in myths, history, and nature. All his work is made digitally, yet he keeps a secret sketchbook for ideas.
