
The prologue takes place in 30 BCE, during Cleopatra’s last day on earth. In this novel, Charlie is searching for a treasure that Cleopatra left behind. In the first book, “ Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation,” we learn that Charlie has unlimited resources because when a huge corporation stole her software, she stole back a portion of what her software earned them. In short, she’s like many of the kids who will enjoy this series.

She’s smart, adventurous, has high morals, admits her physical failings, and has a bit of an attitude.

The main character, Charlie, is a wonderful main character. And there are so many reasons to adore this clever and well-written adventure.

“Charlie Thorne and the Curse of Cleopatra” by Stuart Gibbs is exactly the kind of middle grade fiction that teachers adore. Charlie Thorne and the Curse of Cleopatra
