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Case File 13 #4
Curse of the Mummy's Uncle
With thrills, chills, and laughs on every page, this fourth book in the tween series “sure to please young readers looking for a thrill” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) follows three monster-obsessed best friends on a trip to a haunted Mexican pyramid.
The Three Monsterteers—Nick, Carter, and Angelo—have defeated the Zombie King, taken down a mad scientist, and even squared off with their own evil twins. But all that pales in comparison to the trio’s latest monster mystery, which begins with a family trip to Mexico to explore some forgotten Mayan pyramids alongside a group of archaeologists.
When the boys arrive at the archaeological site, they learn of a previous expedition that vanished into these very pyramids fifty years ago. Angelo is convinced that aliens must have been involved, but Nick starts to suspect that the disappearance had more to do with an ancient Mayan curse—one that may still hang over the ruins today. Using their knowledge of real Mayan mythology, the three friends must unravel the secret history of the curse—before someone very close to Nick ends up trapped in the underworld forever.
With the same “mix of creepy chills and laugh-out-loud humor” that made bestselling author James Dashner call Zombie Kid “the perfect book,” this fourth book in the Case File 13 series will leave you rolling in your tomb.
The Three Monsterteers—Nick, Carter, and Angelo—have defeated the Zombie King, taken down a mad scientist, and even squared off with their own evil twins. But all that pales in comparison to the trio’s latest monster mystery, which begins with a family trip to Mexico to explore some forgotten Mayan pyramids alongside a group of archaeologists.
When the boys arrive at the archaeological site, they learn of a previous expedition that vanished into these very pyramids fifty years ago. Angelo is convinced that aliens must have been involved, but Nick starts to suspect that the disappearance had more to do with an ancient Mayan curse—one that may still hang over the ruins today. Using their knowledge of real Mayan mythology, the three friends must unravel the secret history of the curse—before someone very close to Nick ends up trapped in the underworld forever.
With the same “mix of creepy chills and laugh-out-loud humor” that made bestselling author James Dashner call Zombie Kid “the perfect book,” this fourth book in the Case File 13 series will leave you rolling in your tomb.
272 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 23, 2015
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About the author
J. Scott Savage
20 books536 followersJ Scott Savage is the author of 19 novels including the Mysteries of Cove series, the Farworld series, and the Case File 13 series, and the Lost Wonderland Diaries.
He has been writing books for over twenty years. His books have received various recognitions including Junior Library Selection, Starred reviews from PW and Kirkus, Amazon Book of the Month,
Barnes and Noble Select book, and several state award nominations.
He has visited over 2500 schools, dozens of writers conferences, and taught many writing classes. He has four children and seven grandchildren. He lives with his wife Jennifer in a windy valley of the Rocky Mountains.
He loves hearing from his readers at info@jscottsavage.com
He has been writing books for over twenty years. His books have received various recognitions including Junior Library Selection, Starred reviews from PW and Kirkus, Amazon Book of the Month,
Barnes and Noble Select book, and several state award nominations.
He has visited over 2500 schools, dozens of writers conferences, and taught many writing classes. He has four children and seven grandchildren. He lives with his wife Jennifer in a windy valley of the Rocky Mountains.
He loves hearing from his readers at info@jscottsavage.com
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
August 7, 2017
I read this one with my 7 yo son and really enjoyed it. The interesting twist on this one was that the mummies were mummies from Central America not from Egypt, like I'd been expecting, and I learned a lot about some of the Latin American legends.
I gave it only 4 stars instead of 5 because I didn't really enjoy it as much as the previous three Case File 13 books. I'm not sure why. It was still really good. Carter and his yarn was a blast. The two friends stepped up more in this book, so maybe that hurt Nick's role as protagonist. Or maybe it was that it didn't take place in the same town with the others--no girls bugging the Monsterteers, no Old Man Dashner, no know-it-all Rob Wells.
Whether or not you like it QUITE as much, though, I think it'll still be well worth your time. I hope Savage thinks about making some more because my son and I have enjoyed adventuring with the Monsterteers.
I gave it only 4 stars instead of 5 because I didn't really enjoy it as much as the previous three Case File 13 books. I'm not sure why. It was still really good. Carter and his yarn was a blast. The two friends stepped up more in this book, so maybe that hurt Nick's role as protagonist. Or maybe it was that it didn't take place in the same town with the others--no girls bugging the Monsterteers, no Old Man Dashner, no know-it-all Rob Wells.
Whether or not you like it QUITE as much, though, I think it'll still be well worth your time. I hope Savage thinks about making some more because my son and I have enjoyed adventuring with the Monsterteers.
June 18, 2020
This is last one in the series. I didn't want it to end so read real slow. But my curiosity won over. This was really as exciting as the others in the series. It was nice to watch characters growing up and can manage on their own. One character showed significant growth was Carter. I always felt he got bit sidelined between Angelo and Nick but this was nice surprise.
When I started reading this I thought great another story about Egyptian mummies but boy I was wrong. This one deals with Latin American mummies. That was fresh and exciting to read. Got to learn a lot about Mayan culture.
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When I started reading this I thought great another story about Egyptian mummies but boy I was wrong. This one deals with Latin American mummies. That was fresh and exciting to read. Got to learn a lot about Mayan culture.
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July 1, 2022
What a fun book! We checked it out of the library for me to read with my son and he read it without me! He finished it super fast. So I read it myself.
It was fun following them on their adventure to the Myan pyramids and learning more about them. We loved the action!
It was fun following them on their adventure to the Myan pyramids and learning more about them. We loved the action!
November 8, 2017
Asher (11yo) read.
December 2, 2019
Another hit, though I didn't enjoy it quite as much as my wee man, it was another page turner!
February 27, 2024
Another fun adventure. Loved all the Mayan lore.
September 12, 2016
it was good and had some major twists.
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October 4, 2017Lexile Level: 720
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