When Joe's sister accidentally opens "The Book", Joe, Sam, and Fred suddenly find themselves in ancient Egypt, dodging crocodiles, outwitting an evil high priest, and searching for an escape route from a mummy-making chamber! Can their new friend Thutmose III help them? "Readers . . . will enjoy the fast flying action of this tale".--"Booklist".
Another adventure featuring the three boy heroes of The Good, the Bad and the Goofy and Scieszka's other time-travel comedies, this action-packed tale takes the trio to ancient Egypt. Ages 7-11. (July) Copyright 1998 Publishers Weekly Reviews