“But they're not really paper dolls," Melanie said. "And I don't really play with them, not like moving them around and dressing them up and everything. They're just sort of a record of a game I play. I make up a family and then I find people who look like them in magazines and catalogues, just so I'll remember them better.”
This book takes readers on a journey with a group of children who, fascinated by the allure of ancient Egypt, create their own secret society. As they delve deeper into the culture and history of the region, they uncover a series of mysteries and adventures that intertwine with the real-life stories of ancient Egyptians. more
Zilpha Keatley Snyder was an American author of children's literature, renowned for her unique imagination and profound insight. Her works spanned a variety of styles, from fantasy to realism, and were greatly beloved by readers. more
“A rose is not its thorns, a peach is not its fuzz and a human being is not his or her crankiness.”
“I decided not to think about the shock-induced death of my family.”
“So long as she lives forever, I'll always be home.”