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Magic School Bus meets The Magic Tree House in this first installment of a new school-based chapter book series by bestselling author Nancy Krulik. When their teacher takes them to Egypt, will this class be able to break a mummy’s curse?

Learning is an adventure in Ms. Frogbottom’s class, because she’s got a magic map—one that takes her students all over the world to battle with mythical monsters no one believes are real. All Ms. Frogbottom has to do is take out the map, tap a country, and— SHAZAAM!—off they go to a place somewhere far, far away.

When Ms. Frogbottom whisks the class away to Egypt, they not only come face to face with a mummy, but have to solve the riddle of his ancient curse!

Bestselling and beloved author Nancy Krulik ingeniously approaches geography in a new way, as the kids learn about the places they visit while fighting, fleeing, or in some cases rescuing monsters.

About The Author

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Nancy Krulik is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 200 books for children and young adults. She is the author of the fan favorite book series Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo; George Brown, Class Clown; How I Survived Middle School; and Magic Bone. She lives in New York.

About The Illustrator

Harry Briggs has worked as an illustrator for twenty-eight years, including work in editorial, educational, advertising, children’s literature, a whole lot of greeting cards, and things he can’t even remember! He graduated from Art Center College of Design in 1989 with a BFA in illustration. He has kids, pets, and the other trappings of mid-life. Oh, and his job is the greatest job in the world!

Product Details

  • Publisher: Aladdin (April 13, 2021)
  • Length: 144 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781534453982
  • Grades: 2 - 5
  • Ages: 7 - 10
  • Lexile ® 510L The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics®

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Awards and Honors

  • Kansas NEA Reading Circle List Intermediate Title

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