Theodosia and the Last Pharaoh (Theodosia Throckmorton, #4)

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Theodosia and the Last Pharaoh (Theodosia Throckmorton #4)

by R.L. LaFevers (Goodreads Author), Yoko Tanaka (Illustrator)

4.28 of 5 stars 4.28 · rating details · 539 ratings · 82 reviews

In this fourth book in the series, Theodosia sets off to Egypt to return the Emerald Tablet—embedded with the knowledge of some of the ancient world’s most guarded secrets. Accompanied by her cat, Isis (smuggled along in a basket), Theo plans to return the artifact, then explore the mysteries surrounding her own birth and oh, yes— help her mother dig up treasures on her ar...more

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Published April 4th 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Books for Children (first published March 15th 2011)

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Apr 18, 2011 whichwaydidshego? rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: childrenandyouth, spaceandtime

This series is an adventure, an education, and an utter delight, but this book was something above and beyond. It was a coming into it's own, a growing up for the series as well as the protagonist. It is at once an ending and a beginning... as all coming-of-age tales are. In this case it's more of a coming-in-one's-own and not merely accepting, but owning oneself completely - foibles, peculiarities, and all. How many adults could do with this lesson?

I have to say that in all of my reading, and h...more

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Apr 09, 2013 Linda rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This series is fast becoming a force in the world of young adult literature. Educational, fun, and full of danger, it's a book that the reader can hardly bear to put down. I adore this series!

In this 4th story about Theodosia Throckmorton, an 11 year-old (almost 12, I can hear her hasten to add) girl living in 1907 London, Theo travels with her archaeologist mother to Egypt where she hopes to secretly return an ancient emerald tablet that holds an ancient map to treasures of the gods and the Orb...more

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Mar 06, 2012 IndyPL Kids Book Blog rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy, adventure

Theodosia Throckmorton began her adventures in Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos. She still spends her time skillfully removing curses from Ancient Egyptian artifacts in the museum where her parents work. She is also dedicated to keeping ancient magic secrets out of the hands of the Serpents of Chaos.

Theo’s mom and dad are still so obsessed with their work they can hardly think about anything else. They remain clueless to the dangers lurking right under their noses as well as the talent of the...more

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Oct 10, 2011 Charlyn Trussell rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Gr. 5 and up

Shelves: adventure, egypt, fantasy, fiction, friendship, historical, magic, mystery, series, strong-female-character

In this book, Theodosia accompanies her mother to Egypt to try to locate the temple of Thutmose III—at least that is what her mother believed was the reason for the trip. In book three, Theodosia had promised Awi Bubu, the magician, that she would return two sacred relics, the Orb of Ra and the Emerald Tablet, to the wedjadeen, protectors of ancient Egyptian artifacts. That is the true purpose of her return to Egypt, but Theodosia also wishes to learn the circumstances of her birth in Egypt to...more

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Jun 28, 2011 Leslie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: juvenile, a-boy-s-shelf, chapter-book-8-11, fantasy, historical-incl-aspects, part-of-a-series

At times it may feel as though Theodosia is not the 11-year-old child, especially if you do not know many 11-year-olds who have long held particular (possibly pervasive) interests. Then there is the fact that her parents are intelligent, and as calamitously curious as Theo is, her knowledge and abilities aren’t too stretched. If anything, her ability to surprise and impress the adults in her world is an encouragement for young readers to brush up on their own brilliance. But ever there is the re...more At times it may feel as though Theodosia is not the 11-year-old child, especially if you do not know many 11-year-olds who have long held particular (possibly pervasive) interests. Then there is the fact that her parents are intelligent, and as calamitously curious as Theo is, her knowledge and abilities aren’t too stretched. If anything, her ability to surprise and impress the adults in her world is an encouragement for young readers to brush up on their own brilliance. But ever there is the reminder that Theo is of an earlier historical time. She is practically ignored and constantly underestimated (okay, perhaps that is not so different). That she is brilliant, and yet ignored and underestimated creates a rub; it both works in her favor and creates hurt feelings and incredible frustration. Theodosia is forced to become more confident in her resourcefulness and her worth. The protagonist’s courage is not rendered with unbelievable ease; actually, Theo is all too reliably young and unsure and still needing of her parents’ love and approval. It is refreshing to have an impressive young heroine whose parents’ are kept heartbreakingly and sometimes humorously in mind. Theodosia is well suited for all audiences, but most especially her primary one—juvenile readers/middle-graders.

For a set of historical novels, and paranormal ones, the adventures are appropriately intriguing and perilous. LaFevers does not soften the physical or emotional costs, but by no means pushes her audience’s limits. Her writing style is gives first person narrator Theodosia a consistent voice that is able to mature, including perfectly placed moments of humorous self-deprecation along the way. The historical settings come to life without weighing the reader down with too much detail, and the research the author has done on Egyptian history and lore seeps out of the text effortlessly. These aren’t small books at 300+ pages, but the pacing does draw the reader on through to the end.

If you have found Rick Riordan’s treatment of Greek myth in the Percy Jackson series and/or Egyptian myth in the Kane Chronicles to your liking than you will appreciate LaFevers approach even more so. She isn’t modeling her hero’s adventures after a previous incarnation’s quest, but her adventures are just as steeped in the lore with which she would intrigue her readers. Of course, her characters are placed in a less contemporary setting which may put off potential readers. —a shame, as I think the timeframe LaFevers uses lends itself more satisfying without alienating the possibility that readers could still daydream themselves into fantastic scenarios—especially after this latest installment. (Also, her protagonist is less annoying.)

Besides my liking to read stories set in the late 1800s-early 1900s London, the setting really does work in creating useful conflict for Theodosia. She is a child, a girl, and when in Egypt, a foreign oppressor. That she is an odd duck is icing. That it is early-1900s allows for villains we can readily identify—a certain group of Germans. That it is the early-1900s allows for other politically tense climates, like the occupation of Egypt by the British. Book 4 begins November 1907 in transit toward Egypt. A brief perusal of “History of Modern Egypt” on Wikipedia one can find, “In 1906 the Denshawai incident provoked a questioning of British rule in Egypt. British occupation ended nominally with the establishment of a protectorate and the installation of sultan Hussein Kamel in 1914, but British military presence in Egypt lasted until 1936.” If you’ve read, or plan to read this series, LaFevers provides a reading list on the series’ website. She also hosts a page on Theodosia’s life and times. Regardless, Theodosia is curious and compassionate and is a fine companion in encouraging her readers along a similar path.

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Dec 29, 2010 Karissa rated it 4 of 5 stars

This is the fourth book in the Theodosia Thockmorten series by R.L. LaFevers. This was my favorite book in the series so far, it really took the story to another level.

Theodosia has journeyed with her mother to Egypt supposedly to help her mom on an archaeological dig. Theodosia's real purpose it to return the Emerald tablet and other important artifacts to the protection of the Brotherhood so that they don't fall into the evil hands of the Serpents of Chaos.

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Jan 31, 2013 Kelly rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: physical-books, young-adult, read-in-2013

Disclaimer: I was in some sort of weird head space when I started this book and I think that contributed to how hard it was for me to connect to the characters and events in the beginning. So... you know, take that into consideration. Because once I shook off my funk, I liked the book quite a bit.

Sooooo... I'm coming in at book 4 and I really don't know who's who or what's going on. Theodosia is spunky (in a good way) and her special abilities make her a little odd (in a good way... I mean, she...more Disclaimer: I was in some sort of weird head space when I started this book and I think that contributed to how hard it was for me to connect to the characters and events in the beginning. So... you know, take that into consideration. Because once I shook off my funk, I liked the book quite a bit.

Sooooo... I'm coming in at book 4 and I really don't know who's who or what's going on. Theodosia is spunky (in a good way) and her special abilities make her a little odd (in a good way... I mean, she is saving people and stuff) and I can only assume that her parents have had issues with her propensity for finding trouble in the past. Although, to be fair, it's not so much Theo seeking out trouble as falling into it or being chased down the street by it. Can you really blame her for that? Of course you can't. At least, I can't.

I really liked the overall world that's been created. With a heroine who can see and feel magic, a shrouded group who protect the world around them from curses, and a villainous group of no-good deceivers who want the old magic for themselves this was jam-packed with shenanigans. Seriously, Theodosia went from one (nearly) catastrophic event to the next with barely enough time to freshen up between.

Now, I do have to admit that I have a bit of a problem with parents keeping BIG THINGS from their spawn. Not that I think parents should tell said children everything but, with all the craziness that Theodosia seems to find herself in the middle of, why aren't her parents giving her the answers to her questions about her birth? I just... DON'T GET THAT! Speak up! Tell your spawn that they have some wonky stuff in their ancestry! IT MIGHT SAVE THEIR LIFE!

That said, I do get why they kept some of the things away from her. I also think (based on this book by itself) that Theodosia's mom is a little mercenary in her archaeological practices. Maybe that's just me.

Bottom line - I had a rough time getting into the first part (my fault, I swear!) but really enjoyed the overall feel of the book. It was chock full of a lot of intriguing historical bits and had a spunky heroine who doesn't let the fact that she's a stranger in a strange land stop her from doing what's right.

-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
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Jan 06, 2011 Amy rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites

I received this as an advanced reader's copy to give a review on, and I must say this was a fantastic book! This was the first of this series that I have read, and the author did a fabulous job making sure that the reader could follow the entire story without becoming lost and feeling this something was missing. The necessary back story was explained without giving away all of the surprises that I will get when I go back and read the books that came before this one (trust me, Miss Theodosia has...more

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Jan 07, 2011 Angie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: netgalley, juvenile-non-fic

OK. What do I say without giving too much away.

1) SO fun. On a day I was stuck at home fighting nasty allergies I distracted myself for several hours reading. Once I started I literally couldn't stop.

2) Now I will be distracting myself trying to figure out a fun celebration to have at school to introduce more kids to Theodosia--which is not to say she doesn't already have fans but hey. Some sort of Egyptian party would always attract more. (I will say this, though. This is not an easy read--woul...more

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Sep 30, 2011 athena rated it 3 of 5 stars

Theodosia and the Last Pharaoh is by R. L. LaFevers. Continuing her adventures with Egyptian magic, Theodosia actually goes to Egypt to return some ancient artifacts to their original owners. But with the murderous Serpents of Chaos on her trail and some other mysterious characters determined to hinder her mission, Theo has her work cut out for her. I know this is a vague summary but this is a complicated book and it is more fun if you don't know what's coming. I really enjoyed this entire serie...more

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Dec 08, 2010 Krystal rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: adventure, fantasy, fiction, historical, young-adult

I was able to read Theodosia and the Last Pharaoh thanks to netGalley!

This is by far my favorite book of the series. Theodosia is once again in trouble with more secret societies than you can count and this time, she’s not even in London. She’s come to Luxor to help her mother excavate the annex she found back in book 1 and also to return some artifacts she stumbled upon in the last two books of the series. In fact, a lot of this book is devoted to giving us answers to questions that have been b...more

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Jan 29, 2011 Elizabeth (Miss Eliza) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: arcs, 2011_challenge_valley_of_the_kings, egypt, kindle, childrens_teens_sci-fi

Theodosia is returning to the land of her birth. Egypt! Who cares if she has a very important mission to return some items to a secret society bent on hiding artifacts of the Gods in the desert. It's Egypt and she's on an expedition with her mom. Take care of the Orb and Rae and the Emerald Tablet and spend the rest of the time doing what she's always dreamed of doing, archeology! Obviously, with her pet cat Isis by her side, despite her mother's protestations. When they arrive in Cairo though,...more Theodosia is returning to the land of her birth. Egypt! Who cares if she has a very important mission to return some items to a secret society bent on hiding artifacts of the Gods in the desert. It's Egypt and she's on an expedition with her mom. Take care of the Orb and Rae and the Emerald Tablet and spend the rest of the time doing what she's always dreamed of doing, archeology! Obviously, with her pet cat Isis by her side, despite her mother's protestations. When they arrive in Cairo though, the angry people milling about does tend to put a damper on the Egyptological fervor. The Nationalist Party is holding a demonstration, one of many to cause an inconvenience. Her mother needs to check in at the Museum, as does Theo, though, not so much with Maspero, but with the Brotherhood of the Chosen Keepers and their subterranean headquarters. But the Keepers in Egypt are very different from those in England. Here they are the front line, not the last defense. So it's more offense than defense, and Theo is not quite sure she's willing to embrace those methods. That's until she sees von Braggenschnott posing as a member of the museum staff, a Mr. Borscht, and having a cup of tea with her mother! Trying to flee the museum is harder than you'd think. There's another rally and they resort to taking Donkey's. Theo's driver is a little hunchback boy, Gadji, and he proves himself very wise in the ways of the street... and very cunning, his "hump" is his pet monkey, Sefu.

The next day they travel to Luxor, and surprisingly so does Gadji and Sefu, his family was originally from there. Which makes Gadji the perfect tour guide for her when Theo's playing sick. Because what other explanation could she give her mother for not wanting to scramble around in the dirt looking for hidden temples? But she must meet her contact here, a Major Grindle, and get the trade off set up at the temple with the wedjadeen. The trade off goes pretty well, despite all the threats that she shouldn't be allowed to live, even if the wedjadeen take an unusual interest in Gadji. Things can't remain so simple for long, the Serpents of Chaos are stirring the natives for more uprisings, and soon they kidnap Gadji in order to get the Emerald Tablet, which they apparently don't realize Theo already got ride of. Another trade is set up, which goes horridly wrong and ends with Theo and Major Grindle in the hands of the wedjadeen. They know too many secrets and their lives now hang in the balance. But will Theo's powers and her destiny be able to save herself and all those in danger? Most importantly of all, will she get answers as to what she actually is?

The Last Pharaoh is everything I expected from Rick Riordan's Kane Chronicles that it failed to deliver. Theo's world is expanding and becoming more complex, but in a way that is natural. Robin has not forced the change, she has gradually led us to it in the most wonderful journey yet. Instead of being trapped within the confines of the museum and having Theo playing all her contacts off one another, here we have a true Egyptian adventure. All the books have been leading to this one. Temples with true power, statues that come alive, where Theo's magic really comes from. All of this is woven together in a plausible yet magical way. You don't have to suspend your belief to be satisfied by the ending. At first I did have some misgivings. Gadji was very much like an Egyptian Sticky Will with a monkey instead of a snotty younger brother. But I should have trusted that Robin knew what she was doing and the plot twist, I did not see coming. Plus Theo's connection to Isis made my heart yearn for a cat in my life again. The only problem I now face is how will I wait for the next installment. Will Theo begin training? Will the wedjadeen and the Chosen Keepers embrace their shared goals and heritage and work together to defeat chaos. As we crawl ever closer to the first World War, I wonder how Chaos and all their evil little Germans will fit in. But as long as I get my Egyptian fix I will be a satisfied reader.
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Jan 19, 2013 Shawn rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: children-s-books

Interested in Egyptian history and mythology? This is a great series of books for a lover of all things Egyptian. Theodosia is a special little girl who can see ancient curses and feel the mysticism around her. Sounds like fun, right? Poor Theo spends her days in her parents ancient Egyptian museum where her mother, the Egyptologist, and her curator father work, and at times, live. She has dedicated her life to nullifying those curse before they can harm her family and friends. Sometimes this is...more

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Feb 06, 2012 Inoli rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: adventure-childrens, do-not-own-yet, fantasy-childrens, fantasy-magic, favorites, middle-grades, recommend, series

The best of the series. Ms. LaFevers outdid herself with this. As much as I liked the first three books this one still surprised me and went way beyond my expectations. Theodosia grew and matured as a character and the writing seemed to get better and better and the story more complex and exciting. I feel no hesitation in recommending these to anyone who likes fantasy adventure regardless of age.

Oh, and I can't fail to mention the extensive introduction to ancient Egyptian mythology as well as t...more

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Jun 05, 2011 Lorelie rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Love these books! It ended like that may be it for Theodosia. But I hope not. There was some reference to the fact her gift was not limited to Egyptian artifacts, I had hoped her travels would go somewhere else?

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Nov 01, 2011 M. rated it 3 of 5 stars

This is book 4 in the Theodosia series. A thoroughly enjoyable book, full of information about Egypt in 1907 and more information about the secrets and magic of the pharoahs. Theodosia, with help of her cat, a donkey boy, and the donkey boy's monkey is busy restoring the Emerald Tablet and the Orb of Ra to the Wedjadeen (an Egyptian group charged with keeping safe the ancient treasures of the gods); acting as a go-between between the Wedjadeen and the Brotherhood of Chosen Keepers; and fighting...more

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Oct 07, 2011 Anne Broyles rated it 4 of 5 stars

I always look forward to the newest Theodosia book, and LaFevers never disappoints. Readers are immediately dropped into the mind of an active, intellectual, courageous young woman in the Victorian era who just happens to be an expert on ancient Egyptian magic. In this fourth book of the series, Theodosia returns an Emerald Tablet to its rightful owners in Egypt, contends with two different secret societies of mysterious men, makes discoveries on her mother’s archeological dig, confronts evil, f...more

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Oct 02, 2011 Kat Goldin rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Theodosia and the Last Pharaoh is one of the best, early middle novel series in my opinion in years. This novel continues to build on the female, young adult (11 year old), daring lead protagonist, Theodosia continues to exhibit smart, wise and wishful actions. This book has fun, reviving adventurous mysteries with a touch of wonder and ahh. Theodosia, her beloved cat, iris and a donkey boy guide names Gadji are out to solve the Egyptian treasure mystery and return the Emerald tablet, but he Ser...more

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Apr 24, 2012 Dolores rated it 5 of 5 stars

Theodosia is one of my favorite heroines. She is smart, capable and very resourceful. The Theodosia books are great adventures with appeal for boys and girls. In book four, Theodosia travels back to Egypt hoping to learn more about her birth and her powers. The story moves very briskly, and there are times when it is deeply moving. For all her intelligence and resourcefulness, she is still a young girl who longs for a connection with her mother. A book that will keep you turning the pages and br...more

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Jul 06, 2012 Tara rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: children-s-fiction, historical-fiction, fantasy

Just finished the fourth Theodosia that I got last Christmas, and still no sign when there might be a book five! In this story, a promise to a dying man forces Theodosia to come up with a good reason for her parents to return to Egypt so she can return artifacts of the gods to the secret clan of warriors who guard them. Of course, another secret society wants the relics for themselves (and getting revenge on Theodosia for continually thwarting their plans would be in their best interest), and th...more

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Jul 05, 2011 Nikki (Wicked Awesome Books) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: middle-grade, netgalley, for-review, april11, read-in-2011, series

Theodosia and the Last Pharaoh is the fourth book in this impressive and intelligent middle grade series. It’s also my favorite book thus far. In the past, Theodosia has been mostly confined to the Antiquities Museum of London, where her father is the curator, or the streets of London, but this book takes place entirely in Egypt. This brings a whole new facet and feel to the book, making the Egyptian magic tangible in a way that it hasn’t been in the previous books.

With the new setting, come new...more Theodosia and the Last Pharaoh is the fourth book in this impressive and intelligent middle grade series. It’s also my favorite book thus far. In the past, Theodosia has been mostly confined to the Antiquities Museum of London, where her father is the curator, or the streets of London, but this book takes place entirely in Egypt. This brings a whole new facet and feel to the book, making the Egyptian magic tangible in a way that it hasn’t been in the previous books.

With the new setting, come new characters. Gadji, the donkey boy that Theo befriends, is funny and cocky and his monkey Sefu is fantastic. I missed Sticky Will, but Gadji certainly made up for the other boy’s absence. There are a slew of new characters within the various secret organizations, so they can be a bit difficult to keep straight, but I love how complex the series is becoming. Instead of giving us more questions, R.L. LaFevers gives us a bucket load of information to ponder. In doing so, Theodosia matures a great deal. Learning some of her history adds another layer to what was already an intriguing series.

Theo is still just as adventurous and ambitious as ever, but she grows so much in this installment. Her parents lack of attention starts getting to her and we finally see her break down because of it. She loves her family and she values the role she plays within the Brotherhood of Chosen Keepers, but she’s still only an 11 year old girl. And 11 year old girls need their parents to pay attention to them and do more than tell them they’re in the way. Theo’s fierce attitude and determination have flourished even without the encouragement of her family, but I look forward to seeing how some of the revelations learned here, play into how she conducts herself in the future.

Theodosia and the Last Pharaoh is another splendid journey into ancient Egyptian magic and mythology. Theo is certainly a character to remember, what with her stubborn will and unwaveringly good nature. She fights for what she believes in and she fights for it hard. Be it her family, her friends, or even the world, Theodosia is always up for the challenge. Add in a few secret organizations, a couple of powerful Egyptian artifacts, some family secrets, a chatty monkey, and an oddly intuitive cat, and you have yourself a series that is memorable and entertaining. I’m waiting on pins and needles for the next one!(less)

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Jun 13, 2011 Kathryn rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: books-i-own, read-2011, middle-grade-lit

I've grown so fond of Theo...
It seems like a lifetime to wait for another book to come out, if at all.
If this was the last book of the series, I'm not at all satisfied with the ending.

Although it was clear from the start that Theodosia was getting help from various of people in different places, I'd hate to think that I won't hear what has become of Wigmere, Theo's little brother or Sticky Will !!!
I hate not knowing of what has become of the characters, and in this case I'm still not sure wh...more

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May 09, 2011 Cathy rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 1900s, egypt, egyptology, victorian, england, theodosia

Three cheers for Theodosia! Finally, a girl we can rally around. While she may not live in the present, these books can encourage kids to read more about ancient Egypt and Edwardian England. This book touches on conditions in Egypt at the beginning of the 20th century.

Theodosia is becoming one of my favorites. You find out more about her abilities in this book. I like that she makes friends with a variety of people from a variety of classes and ages.

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Nov 07, 2011 Sarah Sammis rated it 5 of 5 stars

Recommended to Sarah by: R. L. LaFevers

Shelves: borrowed, read-in-2011, exwishlist

Theodosia and the Last Pharaoh by R. L. LaFevers takes Theodosia to Egypt. She's convinced her mother to let her see a dig but her real goal is to turn a dangerous artifact.

The journey though quickly reveals dangers entrenched in the very places Theodosia has gone for help. To make matters worse she's been befriended by a donkey boy who has as fantastic a tale as her own. His destiny and hers seem tied up together.

It was fun to see Thedosia finally back in Egypt. She learns along the way about h...more

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Dec 12, 2011 NathanielSHS12 rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: qr-2011-2012

This was a very interesting book with a funny and quirky main character, Theodosia. She has many fine traits, and is very mature at the young age of eleven. She is part of a secret organization helping to protect Ancient Egyptian artifacts of mythological or historical importance. One problem with this book is that there is not a good supporting cast. Although Theodosia is a very intriguing character, the other primary ones are a bit bland. They are also not mentioned very much, and not included...more

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Mar 11, 2013 E.L. rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: new-to-me-for-2013

Nice to see Theo acknowledging the pain from her neglectful, sometimes unconsciously hurtful parents. That motif has been dragging. Frustrating, though, that she and her mother never came to any resolution!

Aside from that, the rest of the story fit right in with the rest of the series. Nothing new or extraordinary.

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Jul 03, 2011 Cornelia rated it 5 of 5 stars

This is the fifth and maybe the last in the serries though I'd love to read more. This one answers many questions and solves the mystery of Theodosia's powers. It also brings two of the secrect societies toegher. I loved it. I highly reccomed all five books in the serries. Amazing books.

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May 31, 2011 Heather rated it 3 of 5 stars

I adore this series, but for some reason, book 4 just didn't grab me in the way the others did. There seemed to be less action and more backstory (or story leading up to future volumes). I missed a lot of the cleverness I think the earlier books embodied.

Recommended for 5th and 6th grade.

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Jun 29, 2011 Joan rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy, j-books, mysteries, female-characters, ancient-egypt, 5-6-fiction

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Aug 24, 2011 Lisa rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: adventure, chapter-book, children-s-books, fantasy, historical-fiction

The fourth in a delightfully fun series about Theodosia, an 11 year old girl who has a special gift of recognizing and getting rid of Egyptian curses. In this story, she finds herself headed to Egypt to help her mother on a dig, but with the secret mission of returning the Emerald Tablet to the Wedgideen.

As with most carefully laid plans, things go wrong, and between trying to hide her actions from her mother, deal with the Wedgideen, and stay safe from the Serpents of Chaos, Theo has her hands...more

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Theodosia and the Last Pharaoh (Theodosia Throckmorton #4)

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