In "The Mummy, the Will, and the Crypt" by John Bellairs, young Lewis Barnavelt embarks on a thrilling adventure when he discovers that a mysterious will reveals unsettling secrets about his late uncle's past. As he delves deeper, he uncovers connections to ancient Egyptian curses and a terrifying mummy. With the help of his friend, he navigates a series of eerie events that lead him to a crypt filled with danger and intrigue. Combining humor and suspense, this tale explores themes of friendship and courage as Lewis confronts supernatural forces to protect his family and uncover the truth. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called John Bellairs Mysteries .

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

There are 168 pages in this book. This book was published in 2004 by Turtleback Books .

Bellairs was a prolific writer, publishing more than a dozen novels before his untimely death in 1991. John Ciardi served as poetry editor of The Saturday Review , director of Bread Loaf Writers' Conference, and translator of the The Divine Comedy . He died on Easter Sunday, 1986. Edward Gorey 's Gothic vision has won him a loyal following. His own titles include The Hapless Child , The Glorious Nosebleed , and The Prune People .