A chance encounter with strange old travel agents sends the
Binkerton kids back to ancient Egypt.
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Resource: Picture Book, fiction with non-fiction notes
Time: 2500 BC
Place: Egypt
Main Characters: The Binkerton kids, Josh and Emma, twins, and their little sister Libby
Age: middle school and elementary ages
Summary:
The Binkerton twins Josh and Emma with their little sister
Libby are transported back to ancient Egypt after Josh opens an odd book in the
Good Times Travel Agency. They must read
the entire book before they can get back home.
In their first moments there Josh is abducted by Pharaoh’s men to help
build a pyramid. Emma and Libby search
for him encountering many aspects of life in ancient Egypt. The text of the guide book in at the bottom
of each page, with facts and travel tips about each place they visit. The kids make it back home but not after some
adventures in Egypt. There is a one page
fact sheet at the end of the book. Illustrated in full color.
Potentially Objectionable Content:
Some cartoon nudity
Reading Level: grade 3-4
Lexile Measure: not available
Guided Reading Level: not available
Format Links
Book
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