Reeya Rai and the Lost Library

By Anita Nahta Amin, Farimah Khavarinezhad and Marta Dorado

While exploring ancient catacombs in Egypt, Reeya Rai and her family discover a chamber hidden behind a large wall of rubble. Inside are several mysterious ancient statues. However, there isn’t time to explore the chamber. A large storm is coming that threatens to flood the entire region. Thinking quickly, Reeya and her friends invent a way to transport sandbags and build a wall to protect the catacombs from flooding. When they return, what ancient mysteries will they find hidden in the chamber? And how will they keep Dr. Acker and his daughter, Elsie, from discovering the chamber’s secrets first?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Capstone Young Readers
• Release date: Jan 1, 2024
• ISBN: 9781669034162

Anita Nahta Amin

Anita Nahta Amin is the author of children's books and short stories. She lives in Florida with her husband and twin children. She can often be found walking on the beach, watching the ships sail past. More information about her books can be found at www.AnitaAminBooks.com. She loves hearing from readers!

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Reeya Rai: Adventurous Inventor: Reeya Rai and the Lost Library by Anita Nahta Amin, Illustrated by Farimah Khavarinezhad and Marta Dorado

Table of Contents

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Title Page

Hiya, it’s Reeya!

Hindu Culture

Chapter 1: The Hall of Statues

Chapter 2: The Boastful Tale

Chapter 3: Making Plans

Chapter 4: The Transporter

Chapter 5: Let’s Roll!

Chapter 6: The Scarab

Chapter 7: The Storm

Chapter 8: A Discovery

Chapter 9: The New Mouseion

Chapter 10: The Manuscript

Make Your Own Roller Transporter!

More about Ancient India and Ancient Egypt

Talk about It

Write about It

Glossary

About the Author

About the Illustrators

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Copyright

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Hiya, it’s Reeya!

I’m Reeya Rai! I was born in the United States, but my Hindu family is originally from India. My parents are archaeologists. I love to travel along on their adventures all around the world!

Reeya Rai and her parents pose for a photo at an archaeological dig site.

Me with my parents!

I also love to invent things that help my parents with their cool discoveries. I invented Tink! He’s pretty useful to have around.

Tink the robot.

My robot, Tink!

Finlay is a whiz with computer code and electronics. He helped me program Tink! His parents are archaeologists, too. They work with my Dad and Mom.

Finlay Finnegan and his parents pose for a photo in front of the Great Pyramids in Egypt.

This is my best friend, Finlay Finnefan, and his parents!

Elsie is definitely NOT a friend. She’s bossy and spoiled. Her dad, Dr. Acker, is a rival of my parents. He’s jealous of their work and often shows up whenever my parents make a big discovery.

Dr. Acker carries an old piece of pottery in a museum while his daughter Elsie follows behind holding a flashlight.

Elsie and her dad, Dr. Acker

Hindu Culture

Hindu homes are often filled with large families. Grandparents, parents, siblings, uncles, aunts, and children often share a home. The home may be passed down through many generations. Elders, not just a parent’s siblings, are called auntie or uncle to show respect.

Hindus remove their shoes before entering a house or temple. The streets outside are considered filthy with germs and dirt. Shoes are