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“Mystery, humor, and action.”
Reading age
8-12
Genre
Mystery
Publisher
Pixel+Ink
Publication date
June 7, 2022
My summary of the book
John Boarhog, a 12-year-old orphan who lives in the New York Museum of Natural History, loves to go to the museum after hours when no one is around. One night, John was mistakenly given the keys by the museum’s owner for the new exhibit, Egypt’s Fire. Once inside, John was knocked out by someone and was framed for attempting to steal Egypt’s Fire. Luckily, inspector Toadius McGee came to the rescue and stopped the police from arresting John. Will they find out who is keen on stealing the ruby?
My thoughts
The book’s cover entranced me because I love everything about Ancient Egypt. I thought it would be a good read, but I was so wrong; It was terrific! Though, I wish that it had more Egyptian things. It’s more of a mystery to solve; detectives overpowered Egypt. I loved the rules about being a detective and Toadius’ humor. It was funny to laugh at the lousy stage musician in the story because he kept getting the magic tricks wrong.
This new series would be perfect for fans of the Charlie Thorne series!
My rating
About the author
“Despite a lifelong struggle with dyslexia, Tom Phillips grew up with a passion for storytelling. He writes books that kids can enjoy on their own, but also read aloud and share. He’s had a long career as an editor and artist for clients such as LeVar Burton Kids, HBO, Disney, and ABC, and is currently writing a screenplay for a major studio. An armchair Sherlockian, Tom lives in Los Angeles with his lovely wife and his dog, Dr. Watson.” – Book Depository.
