The+Pharoah's+Secret

review by Becky Nelson
 * The Pharaoh's Secret**, Marissa Moss

Talibah can't wait to see Egypt. Though one hundred percent Egyptian, her whole life has been spent in the United States. Finally, her dreams have come true. Her father, an academic, has some work to do in Egypt and realizes that the only thing his two children want to do is to come with him. So, the little family of three pack their bags and find themselves in the land were they've always belonged. Talibah and her little brother, Adom, are prepared to have fun and relax. But is that what's really in store for them? Strange things keep happening all around Talibah until she realizes: these are all related to the first woman pharaoh, Hatshepsut. Is this just coincidence, fate, or Hatshesput herself reaching out from beyond? One thing's for sure: Talibah and Adom are going to solve this mystery. But are they willing to risk their lives for the great queen?

I would definitley recommend this book. Although it wasn't a very advanced level reading book, it had a lot of action and made me want to read more after each chapter! It sounded like Marissa Moss researched her topic well because there were a lot of details about Egyptian artwork and hieroglyphics. The climax of the story was very intense but the resolution ended the story nicely. I really enjoyed reading this book!