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Delilah and the Mummy Mystery

Once upon a time, a small girl named Delilah was getting ready for an adventure. Today, she would fly to Egypt to visit her Aunt Daphnie.

Delilah prepares for her trip to Egypt.

She packed her bag with her favorite hat and a map her brother had drawn. He kissed her forehead and wished her a journey filled with discoveries.

Delilah packs, brother wishes her well, gives her a map.

The plane soared high and Delilah imagined the pyramids and camels. She couldn’t wait to share stories with her brother when she returned home.

Imagining Egypt from the plane, excited to share stories.

Aunt Daphnie greeted her with a warm hug. 'I've missed you!' she exclaimed, handing her a cool drink under the hot Egyptian sun.

Warm reunion with Aunt Daphnie in Egypt.

While exploring the market, Delilah found an old coin. An elderly vendor told her it belonged to a long-forgotten Pharaoh's treasure.

Delilah finds coin, learns of Pharaoh's treasure.

That night, Delilah could hardly sleep. The mystery of the coin and treasure filled her dreams with images of ancient mummies and hidden tombs.

Delilah dreams of mummies and treasures.

Aunt Daphnie noticed Delilah’s curiosity. 'Would you like to visit the museum? Perhaps there'll be clues about your coin,' she suggested.

Aunt suggests visiting museum for clues.

At the museum, Delilah saw incredible sights—golden artifacts and mummys. But a strange hieroglyph caught her eye, matching the one on her coin.

Discovering matching hieroglyph at museum.

Following the hieroglyphs like a secret map, Delilah found herself before a statue with a hollow eye. Her coin fit perfectly.

Delilah finds a statue that matches her coin.

Suddenly the ground shook! A hidden passage revealed itself. Delilah thought of her brother, brave and curious. She took a deep breath and entered.

Hidden passage opens, Delilah bravely enters.

Inside, she found no treasure, but old bandages littered the floor. Delilah realized that this mystery didn't need treasure; the adventure was her prize.

No treasure found; realizes adventure is the true prize.

Delilah told Aunt Daphnie about the passage. Together, they alerted historians who would carefully explore the new find. Delilah felt proud of their discovery.

Alerts historians, feels proud of responsible discovery.

Finally home, Delilah shared her Egyptian adventure with her brother. They wondered about the mummy who once wore those bandages and imagined his life long ago.

Home again, sharing and imagination with brother.

Reflection Questions

  • Delilah found a secret passage and decided to go in by herself. If you found a mysterious passage, would you explore alone or wait for help, and why?

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