Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos

“A sure bet for Harry Potter fans, as well as Joan Aiken’s and Eva Ibbotson’s readers. This imaginative, supernatural mystery will find word-of-mouth popularity” * Booklist, starred review *“There are surprises aplenty in LaFevers’s spirited debut, a sort of Indiana Jones for girls and a perfect blend of mystery and humour” * Publishers Weekly, starred review *“Vivid descriptions of fog-shrouded London and hot, dusty Cairo enhance the palpable gothic atmosphere, while page-turning action and a plucky, determined heroine add to the book’s appeal” * School Library Journal *“Intrepid Theodosia, age 11, narrates a fantasy steeped in invented and authentic Egyptology, clashing secret societies and pre-WWI European intrigue” * Kirkus *“With Theo Throckmorton … girls have a truly independent role model” * Time Out New York *

Robin LaFevers is an award-winning American children’s book writer from California. She is the author of the Theodosia series and Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist series. Robin grew up in Los Angeles, California and now resides on a small ranch in Southern California with her husband, two sons, dog and cat.