Princess Fuzzypants here: Did you know that many famous museums and libraries around the world employ feline assistance and this delightful story is the tale of a particular clowder, including the grandfather and the mother and assorted kittens who are learning the craft of being a museum cat.

They emerge after dark when all the visitors are left. They take their studies very seriously and with great pride for one day, they too will be full museum cats. That is if their curiosity does not get the better of them. A rare papyrus has been lent to the museum and the kittens cannot wait to clasp eyes on it. Unfortunately, some dastardly rats, also want to make contact with it. But rather than admire it, they want to chew it up. It will be up to the museum cats to prevent this outrage.

There is a story that the papyrus is cursed. Some of the kittens believe it but others scoff. When terrible things begin to occur, they wonder if the cause is supernatural or simply maintenance on the old building. Whatever the cause, the kittens will have their paws full trying to save the treasure and keep their feet dry.

It is a lovely little story with enchanting pictures. It could be a story that is read to a child or one the child might be able to read themselves. Either way I give it five purrs and two paws up.

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So stinkin' cute. My son really loved this book.

I liked how you made the book interesting and SUPPER FUN for kids like me.I liked that it had cats in it that curious and mostly .happy..

My 2nd grader wrote the above review. We both loved the story and premise. She loves cats so a story about them was perfect. She can read at a 3rd grade level and had a little troiuble with some of bigger words. I would recommend this book to her if I was there to help her read or to a 4-5th grader if they are reading by themselves.

The Mummy's Curse is a new tale for young readers in the Museum Kittens series by Holly Webb. Released 12th Oct 2021 by Tiger Tales Books, it's 160 pages and is available in paperback format.

This is a very simply written and whimsically illustrated adventure style chapter book about a group of kittens tasked with guarding a museum. They are varied in size and ability and the author makes them understandable and realistic to the target audience by showing them experiencing and learning from frustration (and problem solving) as well as fear, bravery, differences, and supporting one another. There are also themes of found/blended family, work, and cooperation.

The book is peppered with monochrome pen & ink illustrations by Sarah Lodge which support and expand the text and are full of small details which invite a lingering look.

There's a lot of action and adventure along the way with the exhibits in the museum providing a backdrop for some educational tidbits in the form of Egyptian and natural history. Although most adults should be shaking their heads over the shocking lack of archival protocol in this shockingly lax museum (full of sleeping guards, marauding rat gangs, broken leaking pipes, flooding, and a pack of cats), it is a fun and full speed romp for younger readers. The author has also included a short author's notes at the end with interesting facts about Egyptian history, the Book of the Dead (funerary book from ancient Egypt), and cats.

This would make a good choice for public or school library acquisition, reading circles, read-a-longs, and solo reading for youngsters.

Four stars.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.