The Mystery of the Whispering Mummy (Three Investigators #3) [Paperback]

Robert Arthur (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up

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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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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Originally published in hardcover beginning in 1964, these classicmystery/adventure stories feature three boys--Jupiter Jones, Pete Crenshaw, and Bob Andrews--who establish a detective firm with the motto "We Investigate Anything!" Perfect for summer reading, these suspenseful action stories will appeal to both boys and girls.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers; Revised edition (September 12, 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0394864034
• ISBN-13: 978-0394864037
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #361,241 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Usual high quality in an outstanding series for kids, October 31, 2001

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Mr Perfect (Mammoth Falls, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Mystery of the Whispering Mummy (Three Investigators #3) (Paperback)

My introduction to this series was my older brother's slightly worn Scholastic copy of Mystery of the Green Ghost. We both read it several times, and once we found out there were more, look out! We read them from the library, we cajoled Mom into taking us to the mall to buy them, we bought them at a local used bookstore. We were both hooked!
I can recommend every book in this series. My brother and I both read all the Hardy Boys (and liked them a lot), but these blow them out of the water! I think you can get 1-10 new (they've been reprinted), the rest you'll have to get used.
I've still got a complete set, but I'm rebuying them for a nephew. He's as excited about them as I was over 20 years ago. Excellent characters, spooky happenings, and just enough chills to keep a kid's pulse racing.
If you have kids, I can't recommend these highly enough.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely the best!!, July 21, 1999

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This review is from: The Mystery of the Whispering Mummy (Three Investigators #3) (Paperback)

I was introduced to Jupiter, Pete and Bob nearly 20 years agoby a wonderful 5th grade teacher that read to our class every day.After she read the Secret of Terror Castle I was hooked and read nearly every one of the books in the series (including this one). I highly recommend these books to parents who want to get their children reading. I've read some of the Animorphs and Goosebumps series and they can't hold a candle to the Three Investigators! I'm now reading them over again with my son. Simply the best read ever! END

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect mysteries for kids (and adults who are at heart)!, February 22, 2000

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historyone (Republic of Texas, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Mystery of the Whispering Mummy (Three Investigators #3) (Paperback)

I was introduced to this series when I was in the 4th grade (1974)and it was one of the influences that started my life long passion of reading. Perfectly balanced with great story telling and intelligence that is not insulting to a young person. Jupiter, Ben and Pete get themselves involved in great mysteries with the great Alfred Hitchcok to guide them once in awhile. You cant go wrong with a secret hidden clubhouse underneath a pile in a junkyard and a free personal limo and driver. Great adventures in the series, there is not a lame story to be read! Highly recommended!