Title: TombQuest Book 1: Book of the Dead
Author: Michael Northrop
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Year: 2015 (original publication)
ISBN: ISBN‑13: 9780545782869 ISBN‑10: 0545782864
Page Count: 208 pages (Scholastic hardcover edition)
Content Summary (2–5 sentences):Book of the Dead is the first novel in the TombQuest series, following Alex Sennefer, a boy whose mother uses ancient Egyptian “Lost Spells” to save his life. The magic revives Alex—but also awakens five ancient evil beings known as the Death Walkers. Soon, mummies rise, scorpions swarm New York, and Alex’s mother disappears along with the spells. Alex and his best friend Ren begin a global quest to find her, stop the Death Walkers, and uncover the truth behind the Book of the Dead. The story blends mythology, adventure, danger, and fast‑paced action designed for grades 3–7.
Tier Classification: Academic Corridor → Literary Analysis Tier (Justified because the book contains mythology, symbolism, complex plot structure, and multi‑chapter narrative pacing.)
Shelf Code: AC‑LA‑NORTHROP‑BOOKOFDEAD‑15 (Academic • Literary Analysis • Author • Title • Year)
Khan Academy Mapping:
Reading comprehension (plot, inference, cause/effect)
ELA: narrative structure, mythological references
Critical thinking: clue analysis, prediction (Aligned with grades 3–7 reading standards.)
Alison Credential Mapping:
Problem‑Solving & Decision‑Making
Teamwork & Collaboration
Communication Skills (Aligned with soft‑skills development for middle‑grade learners.)
Corridor Alignment: Academic Corridor → Literary Analysis Civic Identity Corridor → Cultural Literacy (Egyptian mythology) Field‑Study Corridor → Environmental Systems (global magical disturbances)
Node Placement: Node A‑5: Advanced Literary Analysis Node C‑3: Cultural Identity & Mythology Node FS‑1: Global Systems & Environmental Impact
Title: TombQuest Book 1: Book of the Dead
Author: Michael Northrop
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Year: 2015 (original publication)
ISBN: ISBN‑13: 9780545782869 ISBN‑10: 0545782864
Page Count: 208 pages (Scholastic hardcover edition)
Content Summary (2–5 sentences):Book of the Dead is the first novel in the TombQuest series, following Alex Sennefer, a boy whose mother uses ancient Egyptian “Lost Spells” to save his life. The magic revives Alex—but also awakens five ancient evil beings known as the Death Walkers. Soon, mummies rise, scorpions swarm New York, and Alex’s mother disappears along with the spells. Alex and his best friend Ren begin a global quest to find her, stop the Death Walkers, and uncover the truth behind the Book of the Dead. The story blends mythology, adventure, danger, and fast‑paced action designed for grades 3–7.
Tier Classification: Academic Corridor → Literary Analysis Tier (Justified because the book contains mythology, symbolism, complex plot structure, and multi‑chapter narrative pacing.)
Shelf Code: AC‑LA‑NORTHROP‑BOOKOFDEAD‑15 (Academic • Literary Analysis • Author • Title • Year)
Khan Academy Mapping:
Reading comprehension (plot, inference, cause/effect)
ELA: narrative structure, mythological references
Critical thinking: clue analysis, prediction (Aligned with grades 3–7 reading standards.)
Alison Credential Mapping:
Problem‑Solving & Decision‑Making
Teamwork & Collaboration
Communication Skills (Aligned with soft‑skills development for middle‑grade learners.)
Corridor Alignment: Academic Corridor → Literary Analysis Civic Identity Corridor → Cultural Literacy (Egyptian mythology) Field‑Study Corridor → Environmental Systems (global magical disturbances)
Node Placement: Node A‑5: Advanced Literary Analysis Node C‑3: Cultural Identity & Mythology Node FS‑1: Global Systems & Environmental Impact
