The Tears Of Isis

Talisman #1

by Allan Frewin Jones

Olly Christie and Josh Welles are on an archaeological dig in Egypt, with Olly's father who is searching for the first of the Talismans of the Moon - the Tears of Isis. Olly and Josh are determined to investigate. Not only do they have to avoid the Egyptian tomb booby-traps, they will also have to thwart whoever it is who is trying to sabotage the dig...

Genres: Adventure, Childrens, Fiction, Mystery

208 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

This author has published under several versions of his name, including Allan Jones, Frewin Jones, and A.F. Jones. He has also published under the pen names Sam Hutton and Steven Saunders.

Reviews

[Pam · Rating 2 out of 5]

My review is based on the entire series not this book in isolation. This series had great potential, interesting main characters, a 6th grade girl and boy, and an exciting adventure story, but Allan Frewin Jones' writing failed to fully develop the characters and create interesting or almost magical environments needed to compete with better known authors of children's action/adventure and fantasy books. The biggest problem was his ending or the lack of it which totally disappoints the reader after four books. Basically he just stopped and never finished the series failing to tie up even half of the on-going issues. It was very unrewarding and I would never recommend it as there are so many better books that will enthrall young readers. I hope that Allen Frewin Jones will continue to develop his writing style as his story line had potential.

[Bettie · Rating 3 out of 5]

'Tremble in dread, thief and interloper:thou art revealed.
The Gods that protect these Halls know thy name,
Intruder in the resting place of Tathtut III,
Great King of Upper and Lower Egypt.
Thou hast brought down a curse upon thyself
That shall be visited upon thy family
Even unto the hundredth generation.
Thy first-born son shall die,
And so shall all the first-born sons of thy line
Until the end of days.'

Enjoyable enough but I won't be searching out the others in the series. 2.5*

[Dani · Rating 2 out of 5]

These books had so much potential! The whole plot idea was great but the ending was so disappointing! After four books, searching for the four talismans to reveal this great treasure, the story ends before we find out what this treasure is, it’s anti-climactic and not worth the time. If you want a great book series that does not have this issue, with well developed characters and great plot I would read the Secrets Of The Tombs series by Helen Moss, the idea of an archeologist’s child and their friend on digs being pit against adults trying to steal/ruin something is similar but far better executed.

[Eduardo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Las lágrimas de Isis es una novela que mezcla mitología, historia y misterio en una trama rica y envolvente. A través de la figura de Isis, la diosa egipcia, la autora construye una historia que viaja a través del tiempo y las culturas, llevando al lector a explorar temas de poder, sacrificio y destino.

La narración, aunque con un ritmo algo pausado en algunos momentos, logra captar la atención del lector mediante su exploración de lo desconocido y lo sobrenatural. Los personajes, bien definidos, enfrentan dilemas existenciales que los llevan a cuestionarse sobre su propio destino y el impacto de sus decisiones.

[Verolectorauy · Rating 3 out of 5]

pensé que al ser un libro que estaba ubicado Egipto me gustaría pero debo decir que no me llamo mucho la atención y por eso demore un poco en leerlo , no es malo el libro , la parte más entretenida llegó al final cuando los dos niños encontraron las lágrimas de Isis y eran perseguidos por los malos , aunque eso sí de alguna manera el final deja con la curiosidad de leer el siguiente libro sólo para saber que pasó nada más

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

We actually have a collection of the first four and, glancing at the cover and series name, I was expecting eye-rolling sci fi. Instead this was a page-turning adventure that I strongly encouraged my 12 yo to pick up (I'm pretty sure I was screening it for her).

[Briana · Rating 2 out of 5]

I loved these books as a kid, but as adult I didn't hate it and I didn't find it engaging. I did enjoy the archaeological and history used. From what I remember the next books get better.

[Christopher Buenrostro Urias · Rating 5 out of 5]

Esperando aún un toque fantástico a la trama pero es genial siempre ver cómo los niños descubren cosas que los adultos no y se las tienen que arreglar para que no sucedan estragod

[Savannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book when I was younger, but if I read it now, it would taint my thoughts on the book. This was a fun read when I was younger.

[Lori Bland · Rating 5 out of 5]

This entire series is a great adventure story for kids from about age 10 to... well I'm 42 and I loved it. I read a lot of books for young people because I'm a teacher and I'm always on the look out for stories that I think will grasp the attention of my students and this is definitely one of them! You will follow Olly and Josh as they travel with Olly's dad who is a famous archaeologist to the Valley of the Kings on the hunt for an undiscovered pharaoh's tomb and a priceless talisman. Your kids or students will love it. This is the first in a series of 4 books. I recommend them all!

[Stephanie · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a great book for 4th or 5th graders. Fun theme in the tombs of Egypt, but very much all about the kids being unrealistically in the middle of everything. I would have given it 5 stars if I were 10.

[Jean-Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

My kids really enjoyed this Indiana Jones meets Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys read aloud. We plan on reading the rest of the books in the series when we reach Ancient China, Ancient India and Ancient South America in our history lessons.

[Mage Nava Sanchez · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5. Predecible en ciertos momentos. Sin embargo, tiene cierto aire a Las Crónicas de Spiderwitch así que a lo mejor para un niño de 12-15 años le puede resultar interesante. No lo recomendaría para niños de menor edad.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have all four of these books combined into one big one so I can't wait to read the next one!

[Kat · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have read this series over and over again, i just adore it. All the riddles and archaeological fact with a splash of fantasy....

[Rinnagirl · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Husky YOU HAVE TO READ THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! love it