Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures #2: The Great Egyptian Grave Robbery [Paperback]

Jeff Brown (Author), Macky Pamintuan (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures

Ancient pyramids can be flat-out dangerous!

Ever since Stanley was flattened by a bulletin board, there are places he can get to that no one else can. So when Stanley receives a letter from an archaeologist, he travels by airmail to Egypt to help find an ancient treasure deep in the heart of a great pyramid. But what if even the flattest boy on earth can't wriggle out of this dark tomb—and the terrible mess he finds himself in?

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 2–4—Pennypacker ably continues the adventures of Flat Stanley, originated by Jeff Brown, in this short chapter book. Having been flattened by a falling bulletin board, the half-an-inch-thick boy uses his unique physique to good advantage, mailing himself places, slipping under doors, and wriggling through thin cracks. In this installment, Stanley Lambchop receives a letter from Sir Abu Shenti Hawara, who offers him a chance to go to Egypt and assist on an important archaeological dig. He travels via airmail in an envelope provided by Hawara. Once there, Stanley befriends a girl named Amisi. Together, they thwart a group of thugs intent on thieving treasures from an ancient tomb. The narrative is filled with touches of lighthearted humor. The story stands on its own, and the exposition explaining Stanley's previous adventure foiling art thieves seems unnecessary. Large font and a generous proportion of sharp-angled cartoon drawings make this book a quick and easy read. Appended are a fact sheet on Egypt and a teaser chapter from the next installment in the series, certain to hook readers into coming back for more.—Madigan McGillicuddy, Los Angeles Public Library
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About the Author

Jeff Brown created the beloved character of Flat Stanley as a bedtime story for his sons. He has written other outrageous books about the Lambchop family, including Flat Stanley, Stanley and the Magic Lamp, Invisible Stanley, Stanley's Christmas Adventure, Stanley in Space, and Stanley, Flat Again!

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (April 21, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061429929
• ISBN-13: 978-0061429927
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #86,928 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kids loved this book, June 29, 2009

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This review is from: Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures #2: The Great Egyptian Grave Robbery (Paperback)

I bought this to read to my class after reading all of the other Flat Stanley books. The kids loved the adventures! It's great to see that the stories are being continued even though Jeff Brown is no longer with us.

5.0 out of 5 stars The great egyptian grave robbery, September 11, 2011

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This review is from: Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures #2: The Great Egyptian Grave Robbery (Hardcover)

This is the first flat Stanley book that I have read but I really enjoyed how much detail there was in the adventure that Stanley took to Egypt. I like the fact that the author includes many of the cultural aspects of Egypt and many of the customs they have. This book could be very useful in a history or geography classroom. I also like the fact that there are little lessons of having good manners throughout the book. This is a must read!

5.0 out of 5 stars We love Flat Stanley!, January 18, 2011

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This review is from: Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures #2: The Great Egyptian Grave Robbery (Paperback)

We love Flat Stanley books! Plus, our children get to do the Flat Stanley project when they get to 3rd grade, in which they trace themselves and mail themselves to that kind relative who lives far enough away to be exciting, like the places Flat Stanley has visited. Imaginative and educational and geographically orienting books!