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The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb

The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb

Goosebumps #5
Children's BooksFantasy
Pages
132
Published
1993
Language
English

Synopsis

When young Gabe and his cousin Sari get lost inside an Egyptian pyramid, they discover they're not the only ones trapped within its ancient walls. Something sinister lurks in the darkness, and they must find a way to escape before they become permanent residents of the mummy's tomb.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

TenseCreepyMysteriousAdventurous
SurvivalLocked Room

Genres

Children's Books Fantasy Horror Mystery Young Adult

About the author

R
Robert Lawrence Stine

Robert Lawrence Stine, known professionally as R. L. Stine, is an American author of horror and comedy fiction for children and young adults. Born in Columbus, Ohio, he graduated from Ohio State University and began his career writing for Scholastic magazines and humor books before turning to horror fiction with Blind Date (1986). He is best known for the Fear Street series, launched in 1989, and the Goosebumps series, launched in 1992, which together have sold more than 400 million copies world...

Characters

Dr. GabeProtagonist
SariProtagonist
All characters in The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb part of a series?

    This book is part of the original Goosebumps series, specifically book 5. While each Goosebumps story is generally self-contained, reading them in order can offer a sense of the series' evolution.