theodosiaandthestaffofosiris

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Theodosia and The Staff of Osiris

R.L. Fevers

LaFevers, R. L. Theodosia and the Staff of Osiris. Sandpiper Houghton. Mifflin Harcourt Boston New York. 2008.

Theodosia and the Staff of Osiris is the second book of the series written by R. L. LaFevers. This creative new fiction book is a combination of an exciting adventure story and a beautiful love story. The unique combination makes this book one of the most interesting ones out there.

Theodosia and the Staff of Osiris is about a young archaeologist named Theodosia who is daring and fearless. One day, while reading the newspaper, she stumbles across an article about the legendary Staff of Osiris hidden deep inside a dangerous cursed tomb. The newspaper article inspired Theodosia to go on a quest to find the Staff of Osiris.

When Theodosia arrived in Egypt, she heard that there was a group of people that were after the Staff of Osiris as well. She wanted to begin searching as soon as possible, but an ancient curse was on the tomb and it would not allow people in without three sacred objects. While searching around Egypt for the objects she met a tour guide who helped Theodosia find all the items.

During the crazy adventure of finding the items, Theodosia and Fadil fall in love. On there way to the tomb, they get in an argument and Fadil leaves. When Theodosia is about to find the Staff of Osiris, she hears rocks fall and Fadil call for help. Theodosia knows the group of other people are somewhere in the tomb looking for the staff also. If Theodosia were to help Fadil they would get the staff. Theodosia must choose between the legendary staff or Fadil her love.

Theodosia is a unique love, mystery and adventure story that will touch the hearts of many. R. L. LaFevers is talented in making creative characters and plots that makes this book very interesting.

3 out of 5 stars

Contributed by S. Goodale

May 13, 2011