The Mummy: A Junior Novelization

This junior novelization brings the excitement of the 1999 film "The Mummy" to young readers. Set in 1920s Egypt, the story follows adventurer Rick O'Connell as he discovers a lost city and inadvertently awakens an ancient Egyptian High Priest, mummified and cursed for eternity. What follows is a fast-paced, suspenseful adventure filled with danger, ancient curses, and heroic efforts to stop the reanimated mummy. Ideal for children aged 7-11 who enjoy historical adventure, monster stories, and a touch of spooky excitement, this book is designed to be engaging for independent readers, including those who might be reluctant. Parents should be aware of prominent scary scenes and peril, consistent with the film's tone, but adapted for a younger audience.

Some 3,700 years ago an Egyptian High Priest was mummified and entombed alive and cursed for all eternity. In the 1920s, dashing American Rick O'Connell, accidentally discovers the Lost City of the Dead. But the ancient curse of the Mummy is not dead. A heart-stopping adventure story based on the hugely successful 1999 film.