Publisher's Synopsis
Get ready for suspense as adventure awaits around the corner in the action-packed, fast-paced plot of the second book in the Susie Cinnamon Sleuth Series!
Susie Cinnamon had suspected it all along! Artifacts are disappearing from the Pyramid Museum! A ghost has been sighted running through the museum corridors! Strange events have been occurring! When 12-year-old sleuth Susie Cinnamon visits the Great Pyramid of Cairo, she is immediately plunged into a baffling mystery! A mysterious criminal secret society operates deep within the pyramid, concealed by secret passageways...Susie must chase thieves, navigate hidden passages, decode ciphered messages, and avoid being caught by criminals as she investigates the mystery. Can she stop the thieves before they can steal the mask of the Eighteenth Dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh, Tutankhamun, one of the most valuable artifacts in the world? Follow Susie as she jumps into the world of ancient Egypt to solve this puzzling mystery! The inspiration behind the Susie Cinnamon Sleuth Series! Susie Cinnamon is a 12-year-old sleuth who has a keen eye for clues and solving mysteries! As she explores the world around her, she is always tossed into exciting and suspenseful mysteries! Follow her as she discovers hidden passages and underground tunnels, decodes secret messages, plans stakeouts, chases ghosts, confronts thieves, fights river currents, and so much more as she works to thwart the criminals and their unlawful plans!
The author, 12-year-old Skye Oduaran, was inspired to start her own mystery series after running out of books with good messaging to read. Her desire for kids her age to have abundant access to books that inspire and cultivate a passion for reading led her to develop the Susie Cinnamon Sleuth Series. With the skillful infusion of vocabulary within the context of a suspenseful plot, the series engages the reader, keeping them on the edge of their seat, while reinforcing essential literacy skills. This age-appropriate series will stimulate a life-long love of reading while motivating readers to think critically and master important problem-solving skills. The series empowers young readers to read fluently to reach their highest potential, building confidence while comprehending and conceptualizing the text. Preteens and young teenagers will most definitely enjoy the series!
