Take the Mummy and Run: The Riot Brothers Are on a Roll [Paperback]

Mary Amato (Author), Ethan Long (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: Riot Brothers

Orville and Wilbur Riot are back in the hilarious fourth book of the Riot Brothers adventures. Whether hunting for lost mummies or creating their own water park, there's never a dull moment. A companion to "Snarf Attack", "Underfoodle", and the "Secret of Life: The Riot Brothers Tell All"; "Drooling and Dangerous: The Riot Brothers Return!"; and "Stinky and Successful: The Riot Brothers Never Stop".

Editorial Reviews

Review

Kids are sure to enjoy the warm family dynamics between the imaginative and exuberant brothers--and their like-minded cousin--and the breakneck pace of this uproariously funny book." (School Library Journal )

About the Author

Mary Amato is a writer, choreographer, and shadow puppeteer. Her first book for young readers, The Word Eater, illustrated by Christopher Ryniak, was nominated for Florida's 2003-2004 Sunshine State Award, Washington State's 2003 Sasquatch Reading Award, and many other state awards. Ms. Amato lives with he husband and two sons outside Washington, D.C. She is the fortunate recipient of in-house criticism: Her kids always read her first drafts and tell her which parts they think are funny.

Ethan Long is a freelance illustrator who works in many different styles, including mixed media, linework, and airbrush. He illustrated "The Confessions and Secrets of Howard J. Fingerhut" by Esther Hershenhorn. He lives in Orlando, Florida. To learn more about Ethan, visit his Web site at www.ethanlong.com.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 226 pages
• Publisher: Holiday House; Reprint edition (January 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0823422739
• ISBN-13: 978-0823422739
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #200,382 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Mary Amato is an award-winning children's book author, poet, playwright, and songwriter. Her books have been translated into foreign languages, optioned for television, produced onstage, and nominated for the children's choice awards in many states.www.maryamato.com

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Riotous Success! Take this Book and Run!, May 17, 2009

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R. E. Flynn (Bloomington, IN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Take the Mummy and Run: The Riot Brothers Are on a Roll (Hardcover)

Length:: 1:21 Mins

Since the target age for this group is too young to post reviews, my daughter and I did a video review together. Even if you don't watch the review, get the book. Heck, get the whole series!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for boys, August 6, 2009

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Julie Eilber - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Take the Mummy and Run: The Riot Brothers Are on a Roll (Hardcover)

My 7-year-old boy loves this series. We read all of books this summer and laughed hysterically the whole time. The stories are funny but not corny, and show a positive relationship between the two brothers and their mom. The boys come up with their own games and missions, and don't rely on TV or video games for entertainment. My son liked them as much as the Captain Underpants series, but I liked that the books didn't rely on bathroom humor.