Wrapped

Bradbury, J. (2011). Wrapped. New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers.  
ISBN: 978-1-4169-9007-9 
Hardback: $16.99

Literary Awards

• 2013-2014 Utah Beehive Book Award Nominee
• 2012 Amelia Bloomer Project Selection

Annotation

Follow along as Agnes attends a mummy unwrapping party and discovers a mystery that will take her on an extraordinary adventure.

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Review

Agnes Wilkins is a soon to be debutante in 1815 London.  She has enjoyed her life of privilege and education but yearns for adventure.  Then comes a party complete with an Egyptian mummy to be unwrapped to discover the jewels and antiquities buried inside the linen.  Little does Agnes know that as she uncovers a tiny treasure, her life is about to change.  Agnes' artifact contains a message that must be deciphered and a story that brings her adventure and intrigue.

Bradbury weaves a historical tale of adventure, nobility and love.  Readers will yearn for more as the plot unravels to reveal yet another clue in the mystery. The setting of 1815 London and the unwrapping party will pull reluctant historical fiction readers in right away and they will want to stick with it as the adventure builds and relationships grow.  (middle school and high school) 

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