Description

Flat Stanley is taking over the world, one city at a time! In this exciting second installment in the renowned Flat Stanley’s Worldwide Adventures chapter book series, Stanley Lambchop travels to Egypt!

Ever since Stanley was flattened by a bulletin board, there are places he can get to that no one else can. So when Stanley receives a letter from an archaeologist, he travels by airmail to Egypt to help find an ancient treasure deep in the heart of a great pyramid. But what if even the flattest boy on Earth can't wriggle out of this dark tomb—and the terrible mess he finds himself in?

This unforgettable adventure features fun, fascinating facts about Egypt! And for parents and teachers, each Flat Stanley book is aligned to the Common Core State Standards, like multicultural adventure, plot and character development story elements, and compare and contrast! Don’t miss any of Flat Stanley’s worldwide adventures!


  • Kids Travel Adventure: Stanley can travel by airmail! In this story, he’s off to explore the pyramids and bazaars of Egypt.
  • Exploring Ancient Egypt: Join Stanley as he uncovers a pharaoh’s tomb, learns about hieroglyphs, and outsmarts a modern-day grave robber.
  • Problem Solving Fun: Being flat has its advantages! See how Stanley uses his unique shape to squeeze into secret passages and escape tricky situations.
  • Perfect for Early Readers: With engaging illustrations and accessible chapters, this book is ideal for children ages 6-10 ready for their first chapter book series.

About the author(s)

Jeff Brown created the beloved character of Flat Stanley as a bedtime story for his sons. He has written other outrageous books about the Lambchop family, including Flat Stanley, Stanley and the Magic Lamp, Invisible Stanley, Stanley’s Christmas Adventure, Stanley in Space, and Stanley, Flat Again! You can learn more about Jeff Brown and Flat Stanley at flatstanleybooks.com.

Macky Pamintuan is an accomplished artist who lives in the Philippines with his wife, Aymone; their baby girl, Alison; and a West Highland white terrier named Winter.

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