The Mummy, the Will and the Crypt (Hardcover)

by John Bellairs (Author) "Professor, can we go home yet?..." (more)
Key Phrases: Staunton Harold, Duston Heights, New Hampshire (more...)

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Hardcover: 168 pages
• Publisher: Demco Media; Reprint edition (September 1996)
• ISBN-10: 0606108831
• ISBN-13: 978-0606108836
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #7,826,625 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars excellent book but pretty dark themes for a kid, March 25, 2004

By	Keneri "merri1000" (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Mummy, the Will and the Crypt (A Johnny Dixon Mystery) (Paperback)

I loved this entire series when I was a kid and read them all repeatedly. There is no question that the author is talented... the plots are facinating and the characters are vivid and sympathetic. This series is sure to catch the imagination of any child that is interested in mystery or the supernatural.

One caveat, however: these books are pretty dark. There's a lot of evil and anger portrayed, and I'm not sure if that's the sort of thing a child should be dwelling on. The protagonists are healthy role models and their intentions are good, but the book paints a pretty dark and scary picture of the rest of the world.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book, November 29, 2001

By	Sarah (Jackson, MS) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Mummy, the Will and the Crypt (A Johnny Dixon Mystery) (Paperback)

I read this book when I was in third grade. Here I am, about to go to law school, and I still remember the details. The story keeps you hanging on the whole length of the book. I would recommend this book for anyone who loves a good mystery, loves to be held in suspense, and who can handle staying up late, because you won't want to put it down.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A true mystery that can be enjoyed by all ages..., September 20, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Mummy, the Will and the Crypt (A Johnny Dixon Mystery) (Paperback)

This is an excellent book for all ages. It is a great mystery! The story captures your attention right from the beginning. It's incredibly easy to fall in love with the characters as soon as you open the book. A lot of children who read this book might be able to relate with Johnny Dixon (the main character in the book). Some kids have trouble making friends and Johnny is a boy who feels like an outcast. He never really fits in anywhere. He does, however, befriend an old professor who helps him with his many trials and tribulations through out the story. Johnny gets himself wrapped up in what everyone believes is a story and in the end he proves everyone wrong. He unravels a difficult suicide case and runs into a few ghosts along the way. In this story the boy conquers many fears and makes his close friends and family very proud. He is the hero of the story. Aside from all of Johnny's self-discoveries there is a really great mystery that keeps you on the edge of your seat just waiting to turn the page. I read this book in third grade, but I would really recommend this to anyone. Again, it's an amazing book. I urge you to read it!