Tut's Mummy: Lost...And Found

by Judy Donnelly, James Watling (Illustrator)

Describes the burial of the Pharaoh Tutankhamen and the discovery of his long-lost tomb by archaeologists more than 3000 years later.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Ancient History, Egypt, Picture Books, Childrens, Historical

48 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1988

About the author

Judy Donnelly is an author of children’s books, including several titles from the Step into Reading series. Her works such as The Titanic, Moonwalk, True-Life Treasure Hunts are designed to provide children with an educative reading program they can be passionate about.

Reviews

[midnightfaerie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great educational book for your children over the preschool age. My 6 yr old loved it. Lots of good information with beautiful pictures that will help keep children engaged. A great addition to any children's library.

[Clare]

I mean this was alright I don't really know🤷‍♀️ I just got a write a review alright?!?

[Mr. Cody · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very much satisfies children’s fascination on old King Tut.

[Sara Ullery · Rating 5 out of 5]

• This book is a great choice for beginners, and tells the story of the death of Tutankhamen. This is a great step into getting children excited to read books that are nonfiction,
• Teachers may use this for History, English
• Grades K-3
• Individual students may read this during centers.
• Small groups may read this together and discuss the sequence of events.
• A whole class may read this book together then create their own mummy in class. They can walk through the steps of becoming mummified and write stories about what they learned in class.
• This book is nonfiction
• It is available on Ebooks, in libraries and in bookstores.

[Laura (Book Scrounger) · Rating 4 out of 5]

My first grader and I enjoyed reading this, and I have to rate it well if only because it's one I remember from my own schooling, and it really captured my imagination for ancient history. Just the magnitude of this treasure and the fact that these objects and Tut himself had been preserved for so long is mind-boggling, and as an adult I can better appreciate just what Tut's mummy must have meant to archaeology and culture at the time. I wish the cover photo had been clearer though.

[Margaret Chind · Rating 4 out of 5]

We started this one as an eBook from the overdrive library but finished it as I finally got an old paperback copy. I definitely think that these early readers are better as physical books rather than landscape ebooks.

[Bladestryke · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice little book with actual pictures of king tuts items. A nice way to introduce the kiddos to the boy king.

[Delanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a good book except it got at least some information wrong. The very last sentence reads, "And at least one royal tomb has never been found. The tomb of King Tut's father." This is incorrect.

I thought maybe they were writing the book as if it was written when Tut's tomb was found and his father's tomb was found later; then it would be correct. However that isn't true. Tut's tomb was excavated in 1922. His father, Akhenaten, was found and had his tomb excavated in 1893/1894. Many years beforehand. Whether it was written in 1988 or 1922, this book is incorrect.

[Loraine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an excellent beginning chapter book for second to third grade readers. The illustrations and photos are excellent and help readers understand both the story of Tutankhamen and his death and mummification as well as Howard Carter's search for the tomb of King Tut. For those beginning chapter book readers who prefer non-fiction, this is a book that will definitely capture their interest.

[Jessica Mather · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting book, with age appropriate information in it. I liked the mix of actual photos and illustrations. Recommend to any children who are wanting to explore a different time and place in the world. I will probably look at reading more of these when my niece is a little older

[Set · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reference book of ancient Egypt and the lost Tomb of King Tut. There are drawn pictures illustrating what ancient Egyptians would have been like and there are photographs of Egyptian treasure and King Tut's Mummy at it's discovery.

[Jocelyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a amazing book. It is also amazing history.

[Aida M Graham · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy Read

The young girl that read this book, liked the story and was surprised that it was such an easy read.

[Melissa Namba · Rating 2 out of 5]

Let's be honest. this book takes a fascinating subject and makes it dry. there is a mix of cartoon and real artifact, which is kind of baby Einstein in theory, but the presentation is dry.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

A brief history on Tut's burial and then, centuries later, discovery. First and second grade level

[Melinda Christensen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the true of King Tutankhamen, who died when just eighteen years old. It is enlightening and written for younger readers.

[Dionne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun combination of fiction and nonfiction.

[Flora Anthony · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the book that made me want to become an Egyptologist.

[Wendy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book for intermediate students to introduce Ancient Egypt and the mystery of Tut's mummy.

[Laura The Book Reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

A step into reading level 4 book. Excellent.

[Teresa Mastin]

I HAVENT READ IT

[Aylin Merck · Rating 4 out of 5]

read with my kids. we all learned a lot about the history behind tut's mummy... at an age appropriate level. a read aloud, part of our Ancient Egypt unit

[Hannah Joyce]

Describes the burial of King Tut and the discovery of his tomb. Grade 3

[Elena Peyton · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked it because I like mummies and creepy stuff

[Noelani · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just the right amount of content for my 1st grader. Perfect book to add to Ancient History studies.

[Colin · Rating 5 out of 5]

A "Step Into Reading" nonfiction book about the search for King Tut's tomb and its discovery by Howard Carter. My kids (7 & 8 years old) enjoyed it!

[Sandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

An early reader that is perfect for kids who are also learning about or interested in ancient Egypt, mummies, and archeology.

[William · Rating 5 out of 5]

What did he die of, flu?

[Loren]

Pre-read this book to use with a small group of students at work. Was a decent read and informative.

[Elise G · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is about Tut's Mummy. It has when Tut died and how they wrapped up his body as a mummy. Then it shows when this guy, he dug in Egypt with the permission of this other guy and he dug and he didn't find anything but he found some huts. And then he looked in the huts and in one hut he found a burial chamber. He looked inside the place where they put their belongings and then he studied the actual mummy case and cases and it took years to find the face.