Mummies in the Morning Graphic Novel

Magic Tree House Graphic Novel #3

by Jenny Laird (Adapter), Mary Pope Osborne, Kelly Matthews (Illustrator)

The #1 bestselling chapter book series is now available as graphic novels! Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Get whisked back to Ancient Egypt with Jack and Annie!

In the pyramid, a real-life mummy is waiting. . . . The magic tree house has whisked Jack and Annie to ancient Egypt. Inside a pyramid, Jack and Annie find a long-dead queen who needs their help solving a centuries-old riddle. If only they can find their way through the pyramid’s maze!

For the first time in graphic novel--live the adventure again with new full-color vibrant art that brings the magic to life!

Genres: Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Childrens, Adventure, Time Travel, Comics

176 pages, Hardcover

Published June 28, 2022

Reviews

[Bookishrealm · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great installment in the series! This is probably one of my favorites to date because of the care and nurturing that Jack shows Annie after she gets lost and scared in the pyramid. Honestly, I've been struggling with publishing's need to adapt every single book series into graphic novels, but this one is done well. The illustrations are always bright, vibrant, and fun and Jenny Laird does an excellent job at maintaining the heart of the series. It's easy for the voice of the original creator to get lost in adaptations, but Laird continues to prove familiarity with the series as well as a passion to give fans the best graphic novel versions of such a beloved and cherished children's book series.

[destiny ♡ howling libraries · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was another favorite as a kid, and I really liked the way it was adapted. I'm just so delighted by how nostalgic these are and how great the art is! It's so cute and colorful and vibrant, and incredibly easy to follow - I keep thinking this series would be the perfect intro to graphic novels for young readers. And, of course, I love stories revolving around mummies, pyramids, and Egypt in general, so I was all about this story.

I also think it's worth mentioning that each adaptation so far has very quickly explained the premise of the magic treehouse in the beginning, so you could read the books out of order if you had to!

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[Book2Dragon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Annie and Jack take the magical treehouse to Egypt in book #4, aided by a black cat. Pyramids, mummies and robbers are found there. Lots of fun, as in all of her books.
What I like most about these books is they make learning fun, which it should, of course, be.

[Ellie O · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars. The book is good if you like mummy’s and magic. My favorite part was when the ghost, that was the queen, told them to help her by finding the book. I also liked when the m showed up on the bottom of the treehouse. #🏡📚🪦

[Michael · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wasnt a huge fan of the inclusion of spiritism and ghosts and not as much adventure as I would like, but whatevs. Daughter liked it, but mummy scared her.

[Shankar B. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked reading this graphic novel better than the book because it looks real!

[Allie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Review to come

[Aubree Myers · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was amazing!

[Jessica (ThatDamFangirl) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love seeing Annie's sass drawn out!

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fans of the popular Magic Tree House series may enjoy revisiting some of their favorite stories through this fast-paced visual adaptation. In this, the third title in the series, Annie and Jack are still bewildered by the mysterious M associated with the treehouse. While perusing some of the books stored there, they find one with a bookmark and travel to Egypt, the home of many pyramids. There, they follow a cat into one of the tombs of the pharaohs and meet Hutepi, Queen of the Nile. She enlists their help in deciphering the hieroglyphs on the wall, providing clues as to the whereabouts of the Book of the Dead. Although the siblings are instrumental in guiding her to the afterlife, they become lost in the tombs, and only help from an unexpected source leads them to freedom. The cartoon panels and colors used to tell this story are filled with bright and dark colors, depending on their surroundings, and use a variety of shapes and sizes for visual appeal. This is a quick but engaging read, and the exchanges between Jack and Annie showcase their very different personalities and approaches to the adventure. The bibliophile in me loves Jack's bookish ways, and my curious side is pleased with the vocabulary and culture that are introduced within the story. The fact that both youngsters are eager problem-solvers rather than complainers is also attractive. I'm sure I won't be the only one to say, "Bring on the next book!"

[Becky B · Rating 3 out of 5]

A graphic novel adaptation of Mary Pope Osborne's Mummies in the Morning in which Jack and Annie travel back to ancient Egypt and follow a funeral procession into a pyramid where they encounter the mummy's ghost. The Egyptian queen asks Annie and Jack to help find her Book of the Dead so she can proceed to the Next Life. The book was hidden by the Queen's brother so robbers wouldn't steal it, but there are clues in the decorations of the tomb. Can Jack and Annie find it before the Queen runs out of time?

I have mixed feelings about the plot in this. I had logical issues with it, and having a ghost in a book aimed at lower grades feels a touch spooky for the target group (though she isn't spooky-looking...she looks more like a hologram). I haven't read the original so I have no idea how true it is to the original book's plot. On the other hand, it did teach real facts about Ancient Egypt in a way that is very entertaining and easy to read. And as always, these graphic novels are amazingly well-illustrated. Hand this to fans of the series and kids studying Ancient Egypt who can handle a hologram-looking friendly ghost.

Notes on content: No language issues. No sexual content. Beyond the ghost part, the kids get lost in the dark at one point and it looks a bit bleak but things end up ok.

[Clarissa Blakely · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was good. I have never read any of the magic tree house books but I think they would be good for kids as part educational and part fun. I think it teaches big words which is good for young readers vocabularies who are just starting to read chapter books. The art was really impressive too. The think I thought was slightly confusing is I thought this book could be read in no particular order. For the most part I would say that is true but I was confused at the beginning and the end about who "m" was and the conversations of their previous adventures was slightly confusing. I was especially confused because they referenced their dinosaur adventure in this one but then the sneak peak of the next novel at the end was dinosaur themed. This could be a little confusing for somebody who wants to read these books in order. Also the tomb robbers plot went no where.

[Rubi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Visit to a Pyramid! Slight SPOILERS AHEAD

It's been a while since I read the novel so I forgot they met a ghost 🙊
Loved that in art in this graphic novel made more accurate pyramids too. The pyramids were smooth on outside and dark and narrow inside. People tend to draw them as they are now, with steps, but we forget they weren't step pyraids in the past but smooth and made of limestone. Most movies make them seem like they had large hallways and chambers but they were actually narrow and small.
Also loved how when Annie showed fear, she actually started to listen to her brother and appreciated his knowledgeable and protection of her. So cute 🥰
Really enjoying these versions of one of my favorite children's book series 😍
Only thing is, it didn't seem to give too much info on Ancient Egypt. Just a few facts on mummification. But still fun 😊

[Ellyn → Allonsythornraxx · Rating 3 out of 5]

02/08/2024
3.5 ⭐️
This series is quickly becoming a favourite! I know I’ll be recommending this a bunch in the future!

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[Nathalie · Rating 5 out of 5]

My children and I really enjoyed this graphic novel. It was exciting because we have read the Magic Tree House books and it was nice to see it in this format. We loved the colors and drawings. Informative with Jack’s commentary on important context and vocabulary words and funny with how they relate to each other as siblings, especially with Annie’s excitement and Jacks carefulness as the older brother. They had us laughing. But also very sweet how they care for one another. It was nice to see these interactions through their facial expressions. I enjoyed the length of it. It didn’t feel too short or long. Whenever I had to take a pause to do something else, my children were excited to continue reading it. Overall, an enjoyable reading experience with my kids.

[Read Ribbet · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the new graphic novel series of Magic Treehouse books, Mummies in the Morning follows Jack and Anne as they travel to Egypt and learn about the burial rites of the ancient Egyptians. The experience introduces them to many new aspects of this culture. New vocabulary are defined clearly and illustrated well. They enter the pyramid to see what is inside and then try to find their way out. With the graphic support, the reader gets a good feeling for internal structure of the pyramids.

[Teresa Reads · Rating 3 out of 5]

This graphic novel is laid out like a comic book version of the original. I personally like the original story best. While the graphics are great, I think it fails to truly capture the story due to the lack of writing and descriptive detail. The short sentences are choppy at best. My son liked the pictures but the story didn't capture his interest. It feels like a way for the publisher to make more money. (review by Ashley, parent of 3)

[Cherish Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

(4☆ Would recommend)
My 6-year-old loves the Magic Treehouse books. We've started reading them together. My son picked out this graphic novel from his school's book fair. The illustrations are fantastic! However, I like the original story format better. I feel like so much is missing in the graphic novels because so much of the thoughts & descriptions that the author writes is gone. The book is still great, but I just prefer the original story format better.

[Alex · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm super confused.... this book had the exact same scene three times in a row. At first I thought maybe it was some sort of deja vu thing, but then the kid referenced the mummy and the scepter at the end and we never saw that. So... did I have a messed up copy or what?

Despite that, this one was a lot of fun in graphic novel form.

[Ellon · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 stars (I liked it)

This one was alright. Not my favorite in the series because it seems more fantasy (I mean, I get that it's a magic tree house but this one focuses a lot on "ghosts"). There are some facts about mummies and a cat so I guess that's good. I like the dynamic between Jack and Annie. The M mystery is also gearing up a bit more!

[Johnnysbookreviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another quick adventure, but this was a cool graphic novel. We head to Egypt on this one, and they're being chased by a tomb thief.

I'm predicting they will make the majority of the Magic Tree House books into graphic novels. If they do, I should be able to read them all since I'm reading each new book when it releases.

[Traci · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was an avid reader as a child, and now having read this book, I’m so sad I didn’t discover this series when I was a kid! I’ve been collecting graphic novels for my students, to get them interested in reading. I think this one has the perfect amount of illustrations and excitement to get even the most unenthusiastic reader interested!

[aaron · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the third graphic novel version of Mary Pope Osborne's popular kids series, Magic Tree House. This one finds the children Jack and Annie going to Ancient Egypt and helping out a mummy with moving on to their afterlife. It was another solid read with some fun art. Fiona is loving this series.

[Arman Waggoner · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked it! This was more illustrated than the actual series(which I did not read)Makes me wish I was stronger reader when I was a kid. I can't wait to read more and hopefully this sticks all the way to the final book in the original series and make some for the Merlin Missions

[Christy Broderick⁷ · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐️

I still love catching up on these books that I loved as a child 😊 I used to love anything that dealt with ancient Egypt growing up, so going on this adventure with Jack and Annie was a lot of fun! I can’t wait to check out the next book 🌳🏠📚

[river · Rating 3 out of 5]

THE MAGIC TREE HOUSE IS BACK!! Oooh, in graphic novel form, too!

Jack and Annie are back at their tree house and find a book leading them to ancient Egypt.
And there's more! There seems to be something... haunting the pyramid they're in.
What is it?
Are they in danger?

[Simon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loving these adaptions in graphic novel form. I wish these had been around when I was a kid, but they are still really exciting adventures even now.

Readers are visually entertained while also learning historical facts and imagining the fantasy of the magic.

[Anita · Rating 4 out of 5]

My son challenged me to read all six of the magic treehouse graphic novels. I am enjoying them. the pictures are beautiful and represent the feeling of the treehouse books well. I included this one for the prompt includes a ghosting (hpootp flourish and blotts 2024) because there is a ghost in it.

[H · Rating 3 out of 5]

An OK book. Tells a bit about Ancient Egyptian mummies.

[Katherine Walsh · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoy this too and I really enjoyed the art in this one!