The Egypt Game

Zilpha Keatley Snyder

Oct 2012 · Simon and Schuster

About this ebook

A children’s fantasy game in an abandoned lot leads to unexpected trouble in this classic, Newburn Honor–winning book.

The first time Melanie Ross meets April Hall, she’s not sure they’ll have anything in common. But she soon discovers that they both love anything to do with ancient Egypt. When they stumble upon a deserted storage yard behind the A-Z Antiques and Curio Shop, Melanie and April decide it’s the perfect spot for them to play the Egypt Game.

Before long there are six Egyptians instead of two. After school and on weekends they all meet to wear costumes, hold ceremonies, and work on their secret code. Everyone thinks it’s just a game, until strange things begin happening to the players. Has the Egypt Game gone too far?

Ratings and reviews

I really enjoyed this book when I had to read it for class. It had a different kind of plot with a tad of mystery thrown in.

It is the best book I ever read. Also great for all ages. Also I like is that this book keeps you in suspense a lot

It makes no sense to me but it was a class assignment so i dont really care

About the author

Zilpha Keatley Snyder is the author of The Egypt Game, The Headless Cupid, and The Witches of Worm, all Newbery Honor Books. Her most recent books include The Treasures of Weatherby, The Bronze Pen, William S. and the Great Escape, and William’s Midsummer Dreams. She lives in Mill Valley, California. Visit her at ZKSnyder.com.