Review to come to blog on March 15 (apparently the book released in January which was a surprise to me)

I received this book from the publisher/Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.

The fourth and if I have to believe other reviews, the last book in the series. I am sad that it is ending and I would definitely have liked a reunion at the end given how much we have been building up to it, plus there is still so much left to explore, but I hope that maybe one day we get more tales from this world.

🐪 LOVE LOVE that this one is taking place in Egypt. It is a dream of mine to visit this country one day and I hope that one day I can. Until then I will devour all books about this country. I loved seeing where the kids visited in this one and see all the temples they went to. See them go on a cruise. See them discover museums. Read about the pyramids (so jelly). The author definitely wrote in a way that it was as if I was there with the kids, so I love that! I cannot really be there but I can enjoy it like this!
🐪 The cover and the art inside. Becka Moor is one of my FAVOURITE illustrators and she did an amazing job at this series. I am sad that not all the illustrations were present in this ARC, but I will take what I got. Her style is just so fun!
🐪 I love this travelling school. Learning all the things that you ought to learn but also learn about the country you are visiting. The history, the geography, all the other little bits and bobs. Learning hieroglyphs. It was just so fun and once again, I want to be part of it!
🐪 Libby is a fun MC and I like how she often keeps a clear head and is eager to solve mysteries. I love how she tries to hold herself back to not immediately go for eavesdropping or snooping, but then cannot resist in the end, haha. I would be the same. I want all the juicy details, so in the end I would also be the one hiding in the shadows or in the bushes to listen to some deets. Oh, and I love that she loves to read and I would love those books she reads to be real!
🐪 The friendship between the kids in the class. Libby, Conny, Anastasia, Noah, Sebastian. OK, Libby still has some issues with Ana and I could understand. At times Ana made some remarks that I wouldn't call teasing and other times she acted a bit strange. But with Seb, Noah, and Conny she was just the best friends.
🐪 Sure, I was a bit confused as I didn't continue reading book 3 (due to a girl who is also part of this one) but in the end I slipped right back into the story as if I didn't miss a thing. I love that. We get some information on what happened in the previous book, so that helps.
🐪 The mystery. After a visit to the museum Noah ends up with a very special item and it seems everyone wants it in their grabby hands. Things really got exciting with a snake, boulders falling, and people stalking our group. I had so much fun figuring out what was going on and if everyone who was stalking our group/doing things were really that bad!
🐪 The last bit when everything comes together and things really got tense! It was just a rollercoaster and I was rooting for the kids to solve it all and get things right.

🤔 I did get tired of the constant OMG CURSE thing. Maybe it is me as a reader, but it was quite clear there was NO curse going on. And I just wanted these characters to look at it a bit more objectively instead of immediately going for the curse train. Especially Connie, the expert in things, should know better.
🤔 At times the pacing felt a bit off. I mean the plan is for them to be here a whole semester so I found it weird that they went to all attractions in a short time. It just felt rushed and I would have liked to see things spread out a bit more.

All in all, I really had a lot of fun with this book and I flew through it in one go! I would recommend this one (and the series).

📚 Libby and the Egyptian Escapade 📚
By Jo Clarke @_jo_clarke
Illustrated by @beckamoor
Published by @fireflypress 2025

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The cover of this book caught my eye on @netgalley so I was thrilled to have the opportunity to read it.

This series centers around a travelling school. In this particular installment, the school travels to Egypt. Following a previous adventure, it is hoped that this trip will be quiet and peaceful in comparison... Unfortunately this isn't to be the case!

The children accidentally get caught up in a plot to uncover the location of a hidden tomb. The tomb will be filled with treasure beyond their wildest dreams, but what will tomb hunters risk to get their hands on the location? Can Libby and her friends find out who is plotting to hurt them?

I loved this adventure. The illustrations are brilliant and will captivate readers making this story ideal for Y3 upwards.

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Libby and the Egyptian Escapade by Jo Clarke is a lively and adventurous mystery perfect for young readers. Set against the backdrop of Cairo, it blends history, friendship, and intrigue as Libby and her friends uncover secrets in an Egyptian museum. While the plot is engaging and full of excitement, some moments feel a bit predictable, but overall, it’s a fun and charming read for kids who love travel and adventure.

I’ve really enjoyed all three of the previous books in this middle-grade, cosy mystery series and I always look forward to diving into a new one. It was lovely to catch up with characters and follow them on a brand new adventure.

The travelling school has arrived in Egypt and almost instantly, Libby and her friends get caught up in another mystery. Has a mummy’s curse been unleashed? Who has stolen the jar from the museum? Can the young detectives figure out what’s going on?

Becka Moor’s illustrations are beautiful as always and they really bring the characters to life. I am really sad to learn that this is the final book in this series as it has a lot of potential for more. I can tell that this probably wasn’t the intention when this book was written, as the ongoing plot throughout all four of them is definitely not wrapped up, so that’s a huge shame.

There is this comment about the British Museum being full of artefacts from other countries and I feel like this could be the first time that young readers are told this. It is really important to understand the truth about imperialism and what really happened in British history, so I really appreciated this little nugget of information. Whether it’s fully digested by the majority of readers or not remains to be seen but I love that it’s there.

There was a lot of Egyptology education in this book, which was fantastic. I think many of us went through an Ancient Egypt phase at some point, so I love that this book fuels that in the kids that pick the book up.

Libby and the Egyptian Escapade is an action-packed adventure that relies on friendship, careful observation and lots of curiosity to get through. It’s really unfortunate that this is the final instalment as it really doesn’t feel like that. So, it is an abrupt ending and therefore, definitely not a satisfying one. Hopefully it will revisited at some point in the future!

Haven't read the other Libby books but can see they would be a popular middle-grade choice. Suspenseful and with lots of clues scattered, I'm sure this would be enjoyed by children.

**Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read an advanced e-copy of this book. All opinions are my own **

A great addition to the travelling school mysteries, especially as I know lots of children at school are fascinated by Egyptian history. Sad that this is the end of the series as this is very popular in our library.

Sadly I felt that this was getting a little repetitive for me, and obvious in places, and i didnt enjoy it as much as the earlier books.

I love this series and the newest book is no exception. Once again I was picked up and dropped into Libby's world with the fantastic backdrop of Egypt, curses and hieroglyphics. My favourite book of the series so far

Libby and the Egyptian Escapade is a great final book in the Travelling School series. This time, Libby and her friends are in Egypt but when they seemingly find themselves victims of an ancient curse linked to an old artefact, they have to work together to get themselves out of danger. It's a really fast-paced adventure story with some really funny characters. Set in modern day Egypt, there was plenty of learning about ancient traditions and the value of learning from the past. It concluded the series really well!

Both myself and my 11 year old have loved this series and this is the perfect ending to the travelling school mysteries. Death on the Nile for kids, it has a fabulously atmospheric (and educational) setting with lots of drama and well-plotted twists and turns. The text is engaging and accessible and the characters are really well drawn and completely loveable. I love how they all have distinct personalities and the relationships between the pupils are very relatable. Jo Clarke keeps readers guessing until the end with numerous suspects and I loved the facts that were woven in about Egypt - the author had clearly done lots of research and knew the setting inside out. We're really sorry that this is the end but the conclusion was both heartwarming and satisfying.

Join Libby and her classmates on an Egyptian adventure where they awaken a curse, get lost in the desert and sleuth the truth behind some mysterious happenings!

What a brilliant end to the series! I thoroughly enjoyed this Egyptian adventure which felt very atmospheric and a super setting for the latest, and last, mystery! With little nods to Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile, Libby and her friends are swept up in a mysterious world of mummies, curses and ancient artefacts. As always Jo Clarke weaves a superb mystery with friendship at the heart!

First of all, Many thanks to Netgalley for the ARC granted to me. What a cute and compelling adventure We have here! I loved the setting being in Egypt, what had turned the story in such a great journey to follow up.

Libby and the Egyptian Escapade is the final adventure in the truly wonderful Travelling School Mysteries series. And what a perfect ending to this fantastic series: an exhilarating, action-packed and intriguing mystery in a wonderfully vivid setting that kept me completely enthralled.

Libby and her best friend Connie arrive in Cairo, ready to participate in another term of learning and exploration with her aunt, Miss Mousedale’s Travelling School. Meeting up with twins, Sebastian and Noah, and new student Anastasia, it is not long before they are visiting a museum to see some of its ancient treasures, including Tutankhamun’s death mask. And, as in all good school excursions, it ends with a visit to the gift shop where Noah buys a replica canopic jar. But, just as they are about to leave, an alarm sounds and Noah bumps in to a rather rude stranger …
When the children discover that an ancient artefact has been stolen from the museum, they wonder if a mummy’s curse has been reawakened, a curse that brings great danger to those who have the treasure. But the children are not thieves, so why does it feel that danger is following them …

And so begins another intriguing, action-packed mystery as Libby and her friends find themselves in perilous situations as they visit the pyramids of Giza, take a night train to Luxor and even join a cruise on the Nile. Could the children have unleashed a mummy’s curse, or could there be a more logical explanation for the bad luck that seems to be following them on their Egyptian travels?

I absolutely loved following these determined sleuths as they work to unravel another conundrum. I adored the twists and turns, the sense of peril and the uncertainty as to what/who the culprit could be. This is another really clever mystery that kept me turning pages as I was as eager as Libby discover the truth.

I have really enjoyed following Libby and her friends on their adventures with the Travelling School. They have formed such a close bond which feels really authentic and have made a brilliant sleuthing team, always looking out for each other. Despite Libby being distracted by her mum’s search for her dad, she is still determined to get to the bottom of a mystery that puts her and her friends in danger.

The full-and-partial-page illustrations are wonderfully expressive and really capture the perils faced by the friends, and the stunning Egyptian locations they visit, as well as the closeness of the bonds between those who attend the Travelling School.

A fantastic finale to a brilliant adventure series: action-packed, exciting and fun – and perfect for young readers of 8+.

The travelling school have headed to Egypt and the trip is far from plain sailing! During a visit to a museum, Noah buys a canopic jar in the gift shop and, despite being initially thrilled, he bumps into somebody and his jar ends up with a crack in it, much to his disappointment. However, they carry on with their trip, thinking nothing of the encounter. However... things start going wrong and Miss Mousedale and Miss Khatun need to do everything in their power to keep their students safe, leading the kids to believe that they have unleashed a mummy's curse. It's up to Libby and her friends to get to the bottom of things before it's too late.

I have adored the Travelling School Mysteries series from the very fist book and they're also incredibly popular in school too. It was with mixed emotions that I heard that Libby And The Egyptian Escapade was to be the final book in the series: I was excited for their next adventure but sad that this would be the last.

We see a different side to Libby in this book: she's worried about her mum and her father is on her mind. Too add to that, when things heat up, Libby is at odds with the idea of a curse and this causes friction between her and her friends. It's a complex situation and one that needs careful negotiation as they also brave the heat and the danger they find themselves in.

Once again, readers are treated to an epic adventure that excites and teases in equal measure. The plot is pacey and Becka Moore's illustrations perfectly enhance Jo's storytelling. Libby And The Egyptian Escapade is a fitting end to the series and, although I'm going to miss Libby and her friends, I'm pleased with the way things worked out.

Libby And The Egyptian Escapade publishes 16/1/25.

Libby is heading into a new term with her Aunt’s travelling school and this time, it’s the heat and lure of Egypt welcoming the students. The whole gang is back together and Libby should be thrilled but she is worried about her mum, and awaits news of her Dad!

Now that we know this group so well, it was only a matter of pages before trouble found them. When Noah buys a replica canopic jar from a museum shop, he is thrilled. Moments later he is crashed into by someone and he picks up his bag though the jar now seems to have a crack and is stuffed with a roll of paper. At the time of this crash, the alarms sound as a theft has occurred!

What follows is a tour of Egypt as Miss Mousedale and Miss Khatun try to keep the group safe and out of trouble. News of the thefts have Egypt on high alert and worries about the curse surrounding Tutankhamen abound.

From Cairo to Luxor to the Valley of the Kings, the students are getting a whirlwind adventure in Egypt and a few faces and suspicions keep Libby on her toes. Will more trouble follow the group or can they help stop the curse?

Another phenomenal story- one that wraps up a few questions about characters. I love this series and am always recommending them in libraries! I think I would love to be a student at a school that travels and extends the experiences of its students.

This is the fourth and final book in a superb series of action-packed and utterly charming cosy crime stories set in incredible locations from Paris and Edinburgh to New York and Luxor. Packed full of clues, red herrings, and sneaky villains, young readers will love this grand finale.

The fourth and final book in this series, which follows Libby and her friends as they visit various capital cities, as part of their travelling school. Yet again they find themselves caught up with some hair raising adventures. This is a delightfully exciting series for the young confident reader and will no doubt encourage many of them to read more about the cities visited. Highly recommended.

I absolutely adore this series of books. What better way for kids to learn than to lose themselves in an engaging and exciting story. Jo Clarke knows just how to hook readers in and take them rampaging through visits to different places.

Another fantastic adventure for Libby and her friends. This time, she gets herself muddled up in a plot that involves artefacts from Tutankhamun's tomb! Will her and her friends be able to work out who to trust before it's too late? Will anyone get hurt before the artefact is returned? Libby has some difficult decisions to make in order to protect everyone, and her Aunt isn't entirely happy.
This is a great story and one that I'll be rrecommending o the children at school when we study the Ancient Egyptians. There are enough facts and information that the children will learn, but dropped in throughout the story.

LIBBY AND THE EGYPTIAN ESCAPADE is a great series ender, full of curses and mystery.

I really liked the way the infamous curse of Tutankhamun's tomb was brought into this book, and the reason behind the happenings. Plus there are codes to break! It was a very nice mystery, exploring various factions involved in Egyptian archaeology as well as leaning into the mythology around it.

The book looks at the history of Egypt and touches briefly on Egypt-mania and how things get into museums. This means the book can be a nice conversation starter to engage children with the ethics of objects from foreign countries being on display and the concerns around treasure hunting.

The book leans into the Travelling School part of the title, visiting many of the biggest attractions in Egypt, from the pyramids to the Nile to the Valley of Kings. It's a lovely piece of escapism for the winter, swapping rain for sunshine and sand!

It wraps up the series well, giving a reason for the series to end, one that's been hanging over the books for a while. It also wraps up some of the minor mysteries that have threaded though from other books, which was satisfying. But, there is a chance for more books! Though the series is over (for now?), there is space left for it to return.