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The Egypt Game by Snyder, Zilpha Keatley

madtattler's review against another edition

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mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

madtattler's review against another edition

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mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

kaitokid's review against another edition

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5.0

Not much of a conflict but i really loved the overall idea because i have an imagination like that and i love history, especially about old cultures like Egypt!

wardo2700's review against another edition

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4.0

I think this is a very creative book that caught me by surprise as I had not heard much about it before reading it. The children are depicted as quite imaginative and this usually has positive results. But they also get caught up in a mystery of which only one of them has a clue to whom it really is that is communicating with them. There is an underlying theme of sadness because the young girl has been sent away by her mother so the mom can pursue her acting career. There is a happy ending that might surprise you but the author did a good job of wrapping up the mystery without dire consequences for the kids. I'd recommend this book to readers that enjoy a good mystery and have some interest in Egyptology.

ellehartford's review against another edition

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5.0

I had read this as a kid, and came back to it as a light nostalgic read. It was interesting to rediscover the plot--it builds slowly, and I wasn't sure where it would end for a while. The book feels a bit dated now, but I should have known to expect that!

jenietiny's review against another edition

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adventurous inspiring mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

lynnbee's review against another edition

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4.0

The Egypt Game was delightful! Dress-Up and Make-Believe were my two most favorite activities growing up (and, being an actor, they still are today!) The magic created by the characters was palpable, it brought me right back to my childhood where a few found objects could create an entirely new world. I also really appreciated the themes of the healing power of friendship and finding a home in a new and unexpected place.

hedyharper's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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librarylady10's review against another edition

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3.0

I enjoyed this book when I first read it in 6th grade. I read it to some of the fourth grade classes this year when they were studying the pyramids in their classrooms.

bcap31's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5