Description:
Maddie Jones' dad has been kidnapped. The only way to save him is to uncover the mysteries behind the ancient terracotta warriors of China. But the mysteries reveal a 2,000-year-old curse and a plan to unleash the soul of a malicious mummy.
Brief description: Mark Douglas, Jr. finds inspiration from history and cranks it up to eleven. After graduating college, Mark went on to teach history to teenagers. Each day, the kids participated in a program called Drop Everything and Read. However, many of Mark's students hated reading, so he began reading aloud to them. Mark read Wednesday Wars, Treasure Island, and the Egypt Game. But the kids enjoyed Percy Jackson & the Olympians most. Several kids checked out the series from the library so they could read ahead. Inspired, Mark embarked on his own storytelling journey. And a decade later, he's telling stories about the exploits of spunky teenage heroine Maddie Jones.
Review Quotes:
"Curse of the Terracotta Warriors is a fun, entertaining romp with a vivacious protagonist that's tough to put down. It's short, action-packed chapters make this a great pick for reluctant readers, and middle-grade kids who love adventures." - Reedsy
"Maddie is, far and away, the star of the novel. She's bold, a natural troublemaker with a snarky personality that will instantly endear her to readers." - Reedsy
"Curse of the Terracotta Warriors is an action-packed book that moves quickly. Almost every chapter ends in a cliffhanger, which keeps the reader tuning pages." - Reedsy