Book: Rocket Robinson and the Pharaoh's Fortune written and illustrated by Sean O'Neill
Source: Borrowed from Publisher/NetGalley for an honest review
Publication: Available now
Description:
A thrilling graphic novel adventure that unlocks the mysteries of ancient Egypt!
The Egyptian capital of Cairo is a buzzing hive of treasure hunters, thrill-seekers, and adventurers, but to 12-year-old Ronald “Rocket” Robinson, it’s just another sticker on his well worn suitcase. But when Rocket finds a strange note written in Egyptian hieroglyphs, he stumbles into an adventure more incredible than anything he’s ever dreamt of.
Rocket and his friends soon run afoul of master criminal Otto Von Stürm, who’s planning the theft of the greatest treasure in history—an ancient pharaoh’s fortune, secretly hidden for centuries. To stop him, they’ll have to de-code an ancient riddle, solve a cryptic puzzle, face off hungry crocodiles, and navigate a centuries-old labyrinth full of traps. All while staying one step ahead of Otto’s bloodthirsty goons.
The streets of Cairo come alive in Sean O’Neill’s lively, vibrant, full-color illustrated pages. Young fans of ancient Egypt will immediately be drawn in by the references to hieroglyphics, mummies, pyramids, and pharaoh’s tombs, all lavishly illustrated in O’Neill’s fun, accessible style.
Rating: 5 stars (It's an Amazing story)
Review:
It's like Indiana Jones meets Dan Brown but for kids. The story is pure adrenaline excitement with all the action and adventure and with a really clever mystery. I highly doubt a kid will put this book down because I couldn't. It was really good.
The story set in Egypt during the 1930s, centers around 12 year old Ronald Robinson or better known as Rocket, who while traveling with his dad to Cairo ended up finding a note on a train. The note turns out to be a secret message that might lead to hidden treasure. With help from his new friend Nuri, a gypsy girl and his pet monkey Screech, the trio set out to find the hidden treasure before the bad guys do.
What I like is the story takes the trio to fascinating places all over the city and it makes the reader feels as if they are a part of the adventure.
I thought the writing coupled with the artwork created a wonderful adventure story. It's fun and intelligent and it's sure to keep young readers attention. In fact it's a great story for all ages to read.
If you're a parent and have children that are interested in reading comic books, I would recommend this as a wonderful option for them.
I do hope there will be more Rocket Robinson stories this was such a fun book.
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