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Books with title The Case of the Mummy Mystery

  • The Mummy Case

    J.R. Rain

    eBook (Rain Press, Aug. 22, 2010)
    Book 2 in the bestselling Jim Knighthorse mysteries!Now in The Mummy Case, private investigator Jim Knighthorse takes on a very cold case. When historian Willie Clarke dies of mysteriously of dehydration in the California deserts, ex-football hero Jim Knighthorse is hired to dig a little deeper—and discovers a shocking connection to one of the West's oldest mysteries.Over a hundred years ago, an unnamed cowboy was murdered in the California desert and, due to freak weather conditions, would become mummified within twenty-four hours. Now known to the world as Sylvester the Mummy and displayed in a creepy curiosity shop, Sylvester and historian Willie Clarke will be forever linked in mystery. That is, unless private investigator Jim Knighthorse can survive long enough to untangle one of the West's greatest unsolved murders.
  • The Case of the Mystery Cruise

    Carol Thompson

    Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, April 1, 1996)
    Trench Coat Twins Mary-Kate and Ashley launch their first investigation when they visit Sea World with their parents and attempt to solve the mystery of a disappearing person and a scary, black-clad lady. Original.
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  • Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Mummy Mystery

    JAMES PRELLER

    Paperback (Feiwel & Friends. . ., Aug. 8, 2017)
    James Preller's wry, witty, Jigsaw Jones chapter book mysteries are once again available to inspire the next generation of young readers, featuring both new titles and classroom classics!The Case of the Mummy MysteryIt all started with a dare. . . .Only Joey Pignattano would agree to eat a worm in exchange for a dollar. Problem is, he doesn't trust Bobby Solofsky to hold up his end of the deal. So he's hired Jigsaw Jones and Mila Yeh to make sure Bobby keeps his word. But when the worm goes missing and the primary suspect is a mummy―on Halloween of all days!―Jigsaw Jones is the only one who can solve the case!
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  • The Mummy Case

    J.R. Rain

    Paperback (Independently published, Sept. 23, 2018)
    Book 2 in the bestselling Jim Knighthorse mysteries! Now in The Mummy Case, private investigator Jim Knighthorse takes on a very cold case. When historian Willie Clarke dies of mysteriously of dehydration in the California deserts, ex-football hero Jim Knighthorse is hired to dig a little deeper—and discovers a shocking connection to one of the West's oldest mysteries. Over a hundred years ago, an unnamed cowboy was murdered in the California desert and, due to freak weather conditions, would become mummified within twenty-four hours. Now known to the world as Sylvester the Mummy and displayed in a creepy curiosity shop, Sylvester and historian Willie Clarke will be forever linked in mystery. That is, unless private investigator Jim Knighthorse can survive long enough to untangle one of the West's greatest unsolved murders.
  • The Case of the Mummy Mystery

    James Preller, John Speirs

    Paperback (Scholastic, March 1, 2001)
    Detective Jigsaw Jones and his friend, Mila, have a new case to solve after they happen upon a genuine mummy at the class Halloween party. Original.
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  • MYSTERY OF THE EGYPTIAN MUMMY

    Scott Peters

    Paperback (Best Day Books For Young Readers, April 21, 2018)
    From award-winning author Scott Peters, creator of over 300 museum and science center exhibits worldwide, comes the adventure of a lifetime.Have you heard? A mummy is haunting ancient Egypt in this dusty treasure from the days of old, when a kid could be a hero and fight for the good of all . . .On a dark and spooky night, 12-year-old Zet finds a mummy haunting his doorstep. Soon, a rumor is zipping around town that Zet and his sister, Kat, are cursed! When customers start avoiding Zet's family’s pottery stall, the siblings decide to play detective. They need to put a stop to this mummy mystery, fast. If this brother and sister team can solve the case, their problems will be over. Kids will love this wild adventure. The hunt for answers sends the brave young duo paddling up the Nile on a wild mummy chase. They learn about mummification and the Egyptian afterlife, all in an ancient land of glittering gold and mystery that the world has never forgotten.Provides a smart step up for readers of Mary Pope Osborne, as it “lends itself to being read by kids moving beyond chapter books.” The short chapters provide easy wins for middle school readers and make it perfect for school reading lists.~ Packed with fascinating ancient Egypt facts kids will love~ ACTION. SMART. EXCITING~ combines Hardy Boys style sleuthing with historic trivia~ A fast-paced book for boys and girls age 9-12 (Lexile: 490-570)~ Teachers, librarians, and parents will appreciate the ancient civilizations facts and geography and appropriate language for middle-grade readers ages 8-14 Grades 3-7~ An action-oriented tale that’s a great way to introduce middle-school youngsters to the world of ancient EgyptWhat parents are saying: "My 10 year old is a resistant reader . . . he wanted to read all of them."For fans of Geronimo Stilton, National Geographic Readers, DK Eyewitness and DK Readers, Who Was King Tut (Who Was Series), You Wouldn't Want To Be An Egyptian Mummy (You Wouldn't Want To Be Series), Addison Cooke, the Hardy Boys, the Sherlock Academy, Mummies in the Morning (Magic Treehouse) by Mary Pope Osborne, The Secret Lake, The Kingdome Keepers, and Summer of the Woods. Find the common-core study guide questions at: bit.ly/mummystudyGet ready for page-flipping thrills and chills, because kids love mummies!
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  • The Case of the Slam Dunk Mystery

    Cathy East Dubowski

    Paperback (HarperEntertainment, Jan. 5, 2000)
    Score! Ashley and I made it onto our school basketball team, the Mustangs--and we were headed for the playoffs. At practice we were hot, hot, hot! Nothing can stop us now, we thought....And then our uniforms disappeared.And the players started getting mysterious notes.Talk about foul play! We were on the case!
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  • The Case of the Mystery Meat Loaf

    David Lewman

    eBook (Simon Spotlight, April 24, 2012)
    How do you dust for fingerprints on a meat loaf? Club CSI: is on the case in this new middle-grade series about forensic science!Calling all kid crime-solvers: Forensic science isn’t just for grown-ups anymore! Thanks to the popularity of shows like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, forensic science has made its way into the classroom. This new middle-grade series stars a group of students whose forensic science class inspires them to form a “Club CSI:” to investigate crimes and capers at school. As Club CSI: collects clues, readers will love trying to put the pieces together to find out what really happened in this series that is part mystery, part detective story, and just plain fun!In The Case of the Mystery Meat Loaf, Ben, Corey, and Hannah’s first case as Club CSI: begins when a bunch of students and the principal get food poisoning from the cafeteria’s hot lunch. Everyone blames the new science teacher because she pushed the lunch lady to add her healthy “meatless meat loaf” recipe to the menu, but Club CSI: isn’t pointing fingers until they evaluate the evidence. Can they find out who messed with the meat loaf before the science teacher gets in trouble or more people get sick? Club CSI: is on the case!
  • The Mystery of the Mummy's Curse

    Gertrude Chandler Warner

    Paperback (INDPB, Jan. 1, 2002)
    The Greenfield Museum's new attraction is a 4,000-year-old mummy. The Aldens are helping the museum curator set up the exhibit and learning about life in ancient Egypt. But ever since the mummy arrived, nothing has gone right for the museum.
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  • The Case of the Mystery Meat Loaf

    David Lewman

    Hardcover (Simon Spotlight, April 24, 2012)
    How do you dust for fingerprints on a meat loaf? Club CSI: is on the case in this middle grade series about forensic science!Calling all kid crime-solvers: Forensic science isn’t just for grown-ups anymore! Thanks to the popularity of shows like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, forensic science has made its way into the classroom. This middle grade series stars a group of students whose forensic science class inspires them to form a Club CSI to investigate crimes and capers at school. As Club CSI: collects clues, readers will love trying to put the pieces together to find out what really happened in this series that is part mystery, part detective story, and just plain fun! In The Case of the Mystery Meat Loaf, Ben, Corey, and Hannah’s first case as Club CSI begins when a bunch of students and the principal get food poisoning from the cafeteria’s hot lunch. Everyone blames the new science teacher because she pushed the lunch lady to add her healthy “meatless meat loaf” recipe to the menu, but Club CSI: isn’t pointing fingers until they evaluate the evidence. Can they find out who messed with the meat loaf before the science teacher gets in trouble or more people get sick? Club CSI: is on the case!
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  • The Case of the Mystery Meat Loaf

    David Lewman

    Paperback (Simon Spotlight, April 24, 2012)
    How do you dust for fingerprints on a meat loaf? Club CSI: is on the case in this middle grade series about forensic science!Calling all kid crime-solvers: Forensic science isn’t just for grown-ups anymore! Thanks to the popularity of shows like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, forensic science has made its way into the classroom. This middle grade series stars a group of students whose forensic science class inspires them to form a Club CSI to investigate crimes and capers at school. As Club CSI: collects clues, readers will love trying to put the pieces together to find out what really happened in this series that is part mystery, part detective story, and just plain fun! In The Case of the Mystery Meat Loaf, Ben, Corey, and Hannah’s first case as Club CSI begins when a bunch of students and the principal get food poisoning from the cafeteria’s hot lunch. Everyone blames the new science teacher because she pushed the lunch lady to add her healthy “meatless meat loaf” recipe to the menu, but Club CSI: isn’t pointing fingers until they evaluate the evidence. Can they find out who messed with the meat loaf before the science teacher gets in trouble or more people get sick? Club CSI: is on the case!
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  • The Mystery of the Whispering Mummy

    Robert Arthur

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Sept. 12, 1985)
    When Ra-Orkon, a 3,000-year-old mummy, begins to whisper strange words in an ancient Egyptian tongue, the Three Investigators are determined to find out the facts: Why is he speaking? What is he saying? And how is the horrible curse of Ra-Orkon about to be fulfilled?
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