Though definitely not a mindtwister or a head scratcher, northrops latest novel and first novel in a soontobe series is a lot of fun and slightly reminiscent of other adventurous books that deal with mythology, yet with a unique and curious twist. When alex is on the verge of death, his mother uses the book of the dead to resurrect him. Thats what the doctors say, but his mom knows its not true. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Reviews of the book of the dead tombquest, book 1 to date concerning the publication weve got book of the dead tombquest, book 1 comments end users have not however quit their writeup on the action, or not make out the print yet. Whether youre looking for biographies or mystery novels, lexile measures can help you find books that match your childs reading level.
An editor at sports illustrated kids for many years, he now. From the new york times bestselling author of tombquest. Similar to the reading framework, the listening framework is a scientific approach to measuring both students listening ability and complexity of audio materials on the same lexile developmental scale. Plus, earn scholastic rewards for your school with every purchase over 10. Can alex and ren save their mother while also battling the five death walkers. Gr 36in the spirit of the 39 clues scholastic, tombquest is a read the book, play the game experience across several platforms. Book of the dead by michael northrop is a fun middle grade novel set in new york city. From the team that brought you the 39 clues and spirit animals comes a brand new epic egyptian adventure. He is also the author of trapped, an indie next list selection, and plunked, a new york public library 100 titles for reading and sharing selection and an npr backseat book club pick.
All wcpl locations are closed until further notice. Book of the dead tombquest, book 1 by michael northrop. She knows that the lost spells of the egyptian book of the dead can pull. It follows two main characters, alex and his best girlfrend ren, as they battle ancient egyptian forces. Popular 600 lexile books meet your next favorite book. Our guide to finding books for your childs lexile level in our catalog. Scholastic to launch tombquest, a new multiplatform action. A student receives his or her lexile measure from one of two ways. Audiobook published by scholastic audio from the team that brought you the 39 clues and spirit animals comes a brandnew epic egyptian adventure. An editor at sports illustrated kids for many years, he. Thats what all the doctors say, but his mother knows its not true.
Worst of all alexs mom and the lost spells are missing. Only alex and his best friend, ren, suspect the truth. For some examples of matching kids to books, see the lexile map. Amulet keepers tombquest, book 2 by michael northrop. A new york times bestselling novel like a preteen indiana jones and lara croft, alex and ren make a compelling duo, and northrop balances pathos and action effectively to engage readers. When she uses the spells, five death walkers are also brought back to life. Book of the dead meet common core state standards for reading literature, language, and speaking and listening.
Book of the dead ya this is the first book in a new ya series. Tombquest book series by michael northrop books, game. To help you find what youre looking for, see similar items below. The lexile framework for reading is an educational tool that uses a measure called a lexile to match readers with books, articles and other leveled reading resources. With thousands of childrens books, audiobooks, and videos, there is no limit to what children can learn and explore. Scholastic to launch tombquest, a new multiplatform action adventure series, in february 2015 book 1.
She knows that the lost spells of the egyptian book of the dead can crack open a door to the afterlife and pull her son back from the brink. Audiobook published by scholastic audio from the new york times bestselling. Book of the dead by michael northrop brings the thrill and mysteries of ancient egypt to life. Tombquest is a series of books that is published by scholastic inc and was written by michael northrop. New york times bestselling author michael northrop brings his love of egyptian history, his explosive adventure writing, and his dynamic personality to tombquest. Twelveyearolds alex and renata are on the run from the order, which is on the brink of creating an army of indestructible stone warriors to carry out their evil schemes, and only the lost spells which his mother used to bring alex back to life can stop themand undoing the powerful magic that created the chaos that is now loose in egypt might very well kill him. Alex sennefers mother disappears after using the lost spells of the egyptian book of the dead to resurrect him. But when she uses the spells, five evil ancientsthe death walkersare also brought back to life. Showing 15 of 5 book results sort by series order number of resources number of awards book title author last name year published word count reading level. Lexile reading level chart by grade scholastic parents. Additionally, according to one panel member, the lexile framework appears. Search for books by grade, interest and reading complexity. Scholastic, the global childrens publishing, education and media company, and the pioneering publisher of the bestselling multiplatform properties the 39 clues, infinity ring and spirit animals, announced today that it will publish its next multiplatform series, tombquest, simultaneously in the united states, united kingdom, canada, australia and new zealand in february.
Huge discounts on the latest and bestselling childrens books. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The fivebook series for readers ages 812 also will feature hidden puzzles and coded messages on the covers which kids can unlock to reveal key plot points. All you need is a books author, title or isbn number to find the lexile text measure of that book. Readers and books are assigned a score on the lexile scale, in which lower.
Click to read more about book of the dead tombquest, book 1 by michael northrop. Showing 1 5 of 5 book results sort by series order number of resources number of awards book title author last name year published word count reading level. I love ancient egypt because it has a lot of exciting aventures. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. She knows that the lost spells of the egyptian book of the dead can. Description of the book book of the dead tombquest, book 1. Michael northrop nothing can save alex sennefers life.
Shop recommended lexile level books by grade below. Scholastic to launch tombquest, a new multiplatform. Lexile is just one of several different reading level systems. However, this raises five death walkers, who are extremely hard to defeat. In book 2, alex and his best friend ren head to london, where a blood rain is pouring from the skies. Tombquest is an action adventure series by michael northrop that brings the magic and intrigue of ancient egypt to life. If you work at a school you can use rewards to buy books and resources for your classroom or library. If you have holds on the shelf, they will be held until we reopen. Located near the top of our book search tool, you can quickly find a books lexile measure by entering a books title, author or isbn. When he takes a turn for the worse, his mother, who is a keeper, uses the book of the dead to bring alex back to life. All purchases earn scholastic rewards for your nominated school. Alex and rens hunt for the lost spells takes them on a twisty and magial path, through false doors, and deep into underground tombs where they discover that the order is planning something bigger than theyd.
The lexile frameworks for reading and listening help educators and parents match students to materials at the right level of difficulty. There also are places on the site to write fan fiction, interact with the author, and chat on the message boards. Kids who read the series five books are planned can go to the website and do their own tomb quest with a character they create. Students, teachers, parents, and librarians can search in english or spanish using criteria such as atos book level or a lexile measure, interest level, title, author, fictionnonfiction, subject, awardwinners, state lists, ccss exemplars, and more. The first title, book of the dead, will launch in print and digital formats in february 2015, with the second book to follow in may 2015. Parents need to know that book of the dead is the first book in the multimedia tombquest series. Shop at the scholastic store for the best books for children, educational resources for kids, crafts for kids, teachings resources and more. Funny and smart, alex and ren are excellent companions for this fastpaced and scorpionfilled ride. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. Now an attack of death walkers calls alex to london, where blood rain is pouring from the. Audiobook published by scholastic audio from the new york times bestselling author of tombquest. In this second installment, which can stand independent of the online gaming experience, ren and alex must stop a death walker, an evil and ancient egyptian spirit, from reeking havoc in modern day london. The book of the dead by michael northrop author enlarge cover. Appendix a identifies the lexile framework for reading as one option for measuring text.
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