Saturday, September 10, 2011

Wrapped

Wrapped
By Jennifer Bradbury
Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2011. 309 pgs. Young Adult

Agnes Wilkins loves to read and learn languages, which isn’t too common for a young woman in Regency England. However it is the time for her debut and her mother wants her to stop pursuing these pursuits in order to find a suitable husband. Invited to a mummy unwrapping party, Agnes gains more than she bargains for that evening. The host of the evening, a very eligible bachelor, singles Agnes out and many of the guests, including Agnes, become the recipients of the mummy’s curse. Agnes realizes more is at stake than a curse and with the help of a handsome young museum worker begins unraveling the mummy’s curse. Although predictable, this was a quick and enjoyable read and Agnes’ struggles against her traditional place in this male-oriented society made her adventures more heartfelt.

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