I'd been looking forward to the next young adult adventure
from these globetrotters, and it didn't disappoint. GANNON
AND WYATT: EGYPT does what it says on the pack; the twins
are off exploring in the land of pharaohs and pyramids.
Having won a month's stay with an archaeological dig, the
lads head off excitedly, keeping individual journals, while
their parents who work for an airline rearrange schedules
to accompany them for free.
Dr. Mohammad Aziz is the friendly professor who will be in
charge of the boys, and they are sharing work with James
from Australia and Serene from Egypt. Gannon is ever so
slightly worried about the curse that is said to follow
those who open a tomb.... The boys each record different
impressions of crowded, noisy, Cairo with incessant traffic
alongside donkey carts and goatherds, where almost all men
are named Mohammed and the call to prayer sounds five times
a day. They shop for souvenirs and Gannon is given an old
tile with Cleopatra's face on it, since he is hoping to
find her burial place.
A river boat takes the team from the Great Pyramids to the
tombs at Luxor, on the lush banks of the Nile. A new tomb
is opened with great care, but turns out the nobleman
mummified inside planted some booby-traps, and our
explorers fall foul of them!
The photos are evocative of every location, from the gilded
bazaar to the empty desert, from the camel trains to the
pyramids rising above city roofs. Small children love
learning to read, the first in their families to be
literate, while well-armed scary military policemen protect
the dig and possible treasure from robbers. A sandstorm
blasts the camp for two days, and falafels and flatbread
are the staple food. The boy learn that when you are
pursuing your goals, it is important not to give up,
however tough the going.
To find out how the story ends,
pick up GANNON AND WYATT: EGYPT by Wheeler and Hemstreet
and join in the fun!
After winning a prestigious fellowship from the Youth
Exploration Society, Gannon and Wyatt set off on a journey
to Egypt. There they study with world-renowned archeologist
Dr. Mohammed Aziz, joining him on a quest to find the long
lost tomb of the Pharaoh Cleopatra, rumored to hold
priceless treasures and secret scrolls containing answers to
some of ancient Egypt’s greatest mysteries. But Gannon and
Wyatt aren’t the only ones interested in Cleopatra’s
secrets. Ruthless tomb robbers are hot on their heels, and
the brothers must brave venomous snakes, deadly booby traps,
and ancient curses as they find themselves on the verge of a
magnificent discovery that could rewrite history.
In the tradition of the historic journals kept by explorers
such as Lewis and Clark, Dr. David Livingstone, and Captain
James Cook comes the adventure series Travels with Gannon &
Wyatt. From Africa to the South Pacific, these twin brothers
have traveled the world. You never know what they will
encounter as they venture into the wild, but one things is
certain?wherever Gannon and Wyatt go, adventure is their
constant companion.
You can find Gannon and Wyatt's blog, photographs, and video
footage from their real-life expeditions at
travelswithgannonandwyatt.com.
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