Milo's Spooky Tomb Adventure (Milo Gray's Imagination Adventures)($7.99Value)

Description

What does a boy with an awesome imagination do when he discovers an old scroll with a map to a hidden tomb? He gathers his best friends to go on a creepy adventure, of course! Join Milo, Jack, and Cheddar as they explore dark and spooky tunnels in search of a mummy’s tomb. Will they succeed in discovering the secrets of the tomb, or become victims of the mummy’s curse? In this new, full-color beginning chapter book series, Milo Gray takes readers along with him and his imaginary best friends (a stuffed elephant and a stuffed giraffe) on new adventures in each story. In these first four titles, they explore space, go on a safari in search of wild animals, complete a series of super spy challenges, and explore a mysterious tomb in search of treasure--all in Milo's imagination, of course! Frequent reality checks in the form of neighbors and family members ground the story in real life. Milo's adventures are easily accessible to young readers, with four chapters and well-spaced, short paragraphs. Filieri's engaging illustrations will delight young readers, who will enjoy seeing the contrast of Milo's actual location with his imaginary one. A simple craft project, discussion questions, writing prompts, and a glossary are appended in each book. VERDICT Recommended for purchase in most collections where beginning chapter books are in demand.-- "School Library Journal" Bryan Patrick Avery discovered his love of reading and writing at an early age when he received his first Bobbsey Twins Mystery. He writes picture books, chapter books, middle grade, and graphic novels. His middle grade story, "The Magic Day Mystery," was published in 2020 in Super Puzzletastic Mysteries, an anthology from Harpercollins and the Mystery Writers of America. His debut picture book, The Freeman Field Photograph was published in 2020. Bryan lives in northern California with his family.