The Egypt Game

The Egypt Game follows the imaginative play of a diverse group of children in a California city, who develop an elaborate game centered around ancient Egypt. Over time, their game becomes increasingly real and complex, forcing them to confront their own insecurities and fears. The first time Melanie Ross meets April Hall, she's not sure if they have anything in common. However, they soon discover their shared love for ancient Egypt and start playing the Egypt Game in a storage yard. As more children join, their activities become more intricate, involving costumes, ceremonies, and a secret code. But when strange things begin to happen, the children start to wonder if their game has gone too far. Zilpha Keatley Snyder's Newbery Honor-winning mystery captures the transformation of an abandoned junkyard into an Egyptian court with charm and imagination.