August 1, 2007
Gr 8-10-Sudi is a high school sophomore in Washington, DC. When she receives an invitation to a dinner, she assumes that it is from a potential crush. But when she arrives, she meets Abdel, who tells her that she and two other girls, Meri and Dalila, are descended from the Pharaohs and are the only people who can save the world from the evil Cult of Anubis. While Sudi is skeptical at first, when she transforms into a Bennu-bird, she begins to think she might be in over her head. The three girls learn to work together and become fast friends. They save the day, but the Cult of Anubis will be back for the second installment. Ewing forgoes strong character development for fast-paced action, and there's never a dull moment. Purchase where Ewing's "Daughters of the Moon" series (Hyperion) and Diana G. Gallagher's "Charmed" series (Pocket Pulse) are popular."Kristin Anderson, Columbus Metropolitan Library System, OH"
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