It was the mummy! Benny cried. It escaped! The lid of the coffin wasnt completely open, but it was pushed back several inches. It definitely was not the way it had been left the night before. From across the room, it was too dark to see if the mummy...
The Aldens used Petes office to make their phone calls. Henry had already spoken to a man at the local television news station. Now he was calling the local radio station. Hello, Im calling from the Greenfield Museum, Henry said, just as Pete had tol...
As the children watched, Lori Paulson walked slowly down the cafeteria line. As usual, she had her bright orange bag slung over her shoulder. She selected a large cookie wrapped in plastic wrap and a cup of coffee. After shed paid, she walked over to...
The next morning, Pete met the Aldens at the door to the prep room. Sam isnt here yet, but you can wait for her in there. As Pete headed back down the hall toward the stairs, the children pushed open the door to the prep room. It was dark and quiet i...
The next day, when the Aldens arrived at the museum, they found Sam carrying a large, framed picture into the exhibit hall. Whats that? Benny asked. The painting showed a group of Egyptian men and women. Their bodies were all turned sideways and look...
The Aldens arrived early at the museum the next morning. But this time, the door to the prep room was locked. Thats good, said Henry. Now no one can go in and make a mess or steal something. While the children waited for Sam or Pete to arrive, they f...
Sam sighed heavily. When I left last night, everything was neat and organized. You mean, someone came in and messed it up? said Henry. Who would do that? And why? added Benny. Sam shook her head. I just dont know. Maybe thats what those footsteps wer...
I was just trying to be nice, Benny said, looking after Dr. Snood. I know, said Violet. Dont feel bad. Hes just a grumpy man, said Henry. But I wonder why, Jessie said. Is it just that he doesnt like kids, or is something else bothering him? Did you...
Whats the mummys curse? Jessie asked. Some people believe mummies should not be removed from where they were buried, said Pete. They believe mummies carry evil spells to punish anyone who disturbs them. Thats the mummys curse. Really? Benny asked, hi...
Wow, look over there! Is that a T-rex? Six-year-old Benny Alden was pointing toward a giant skull with long, pointed teeth. Yes, Benny, I think it is, said his twelve-year-old sister, Jessie. Cool, said their sister Violet, who was ten. She came over...