Description
Harley James: The Mystery of the Mayan Kings
Author: Leah Cupps
Suggested curriculum year: Year 5+
Summary: A gripping adventure following the main character, Harley James, Amateur Cryptologist, who is trying to track down a missing statue, to save the world. Set in the humid jungle of Tika in Guatemala, home to the famous Maya ruins, Harley finds the legendary statue of a Maya King. But the statue is stolen just as she discovers it. Harley and friends are then on a mission to ensure they get it back as it will bring back an army from the dead to rule the world if it is reunited with the other two missing statues.
Likes:
– A gripping story of adventure.
– A middle-grade story ideal to read when studying the Ancient Maya for more background knowledge.
– A free activity kit with fact vs fiction videos can be found on the website on the back of the book.
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