Theodosia and the Staff of Osiris

Theodosia Throckmorton is in a fix. Allowed to attend a reception given by one of the directors of her parents’ museum, she stumbles across Mr. Tetley of the British Museum—in most unusual circumstances! Since Theo has last seen him in a showdown in an ancient Egyptian tomb, his reappearance could mean only one thing: the Serpents of Chaos are back. In this second book in the popular series, Theodosia will once again have to take on secret societies, evil curses, and magic too sinister to imagine, especially if it falls into the wrong hands. Blocked at every turn, Theodosia will have to rely on her own skill and cunning—along with a little help from the most unexpected places. This highly praised, exciting middle grade series is a must for fans of mysteries, humor, and nonstop action. What happens when an ancient curse turns up in the middle of a party? Girl Detective: Eleven-year-old Theodosia Throckmorton knows more about curses than any curator, a skill that comes in handy when trouble crashes a party. Ancient Egyptian Magic: When a supposedly dead man reappears and magical artifacts go haywire, Theo must use her unique knowledge to fight back against sinister forces. Historical Fantasy Adventure: From glamorous London receptions to the dusty halls of the museum, Theodosia must navigate a world of secret societies and ancient power. Mysteries for Kids: Follow the clues with Theo as she uncovers the dark truth behind the reappearance of the dangerous Serpents of Chaos.