Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos: Summary and book reviews of Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos by R. LaFevers, plus links to an excerpt from Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos and a biography of R. LaFevers.
Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos
by R. L. LaFevers
Hardcover: Apr 2007,
343 pages.
Paperback: May 2008,
352 pages.
Theodosia Throckmorton has her hands full at the Museum of Legends and Antiquities in London. Her father may be head curator, but it is Theo—and only Theo—who is able to see all the black magic and ancient curses that still cling to the artifacts in the museum.
When Theo’s mother returns from her latest archaeological dig bearing the Heart of Egypt—a legendary amulet belonging to an ancient tomb—Theo learns that it comes inscribed with a curse so black and vile that it threatens to crumble the British Empire from within and start a war too terrible to imagine. Intent on returning the malevolent artifact to its rightful place, Theo devises a daring plan to put things right. But even with the help of her younger brother, a wily street urchin, and the secret society known as the Brotherhood of the Chosen Keepers, it won’t be easy . . . she quickly finds herself pursued down dark alleys, across an ocean, through the bustling crowds of Cairo, and straight into the heart of an ancient mystery. Theo will have to call upon everything she’s ever learned in order to prevent the rising chaos from destroying her country—and herself!
BOOK REVIEWS
BookBrowse
Children aged about eleven years and up will root for Theodosia and enjoy the action and the gritty details of how to recognize and remove curses (every detail of Theodosia's curse removing kit is lovingly explained). Hopefully, we won't have to wait for too long for the next in the series. Full Review (846 words).
Media Reviews
School Library Journal
Vivid descriptions of fog-shrouded London and hot, dusty Cairo enhance the palpable gothic atmosphere, while page-turning action and a plucky, determined heroine add to the book's appeal. Unfortunately, Theo's narrative voice lurches between the diction of an Edwardian child and that of a modern teen.
Kirkus Reviews
Stock characters and a school of red herrings crowd the narrative; the cracking good tomb showdown rewards persistent-or unfussy-readers.
Booklist - Gillian Engberg
Starred Review. This imaginative, supernatural mystery will find word-of-mouth popularity.
Recent Reader Reviews
Rated of 5
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