The Mystery of the Whispering Mummy facts for kids
The Mystery of the Whispering Mummy is an exciting book for young readers. It is the third story in The Three Investigators series. The book was written by Robert Arthur, Jr. It was first published in the United States in 1965 by Random House.
Contents
Solving the Mystery: The Plot
The story begins when the three young detectives, Jupiter Jones, Pete Crenshaw, and Bob Andrews, get a special letter. It's from Alfred Hitchcock, a famous movie director! He asks them to visit his friend, Professor Yarborough. The professor has an ancient mummy and other old items in his house.
The Mummy's Secret Whispers
The strange thing is, the mummy has been whispering. It speaks in a weird, unknown language. But it only whispers when Professor Yarborough is alone in the room. This makes the mystery even more puzzling. The professor's butler, Wilkins, thinks it's an old curse.
A Missing Cat and New Clues
At the same time, the boys get another letter. It's from a Mrs. Banfry in Santa Monica. Her special cat has gone missing. Could these two strange cases be connected? The boys soon find out they are!
Meeting New Friends and Foes
The investigators meet Professor Yarborough and his butler. They also talk to Professor Freeman, a neighbor, hoping he can help with the mummy's language. Jupiter, being very clever, dresses up like the professor. He gets the mummy to whisper to him too!
Pete, who is good at action, tackles a boy hiding in the professor's garden. This boy, named Hamid, believes the mummy is one of his ancestors. Pete and Hamid quickly become friends.
A Daring Plan and a "Ghost to Ghost Hookup"
Later, Pete and Hamid hide inside the mummy's case. Thieves then steal the mummy and take it to a warehouse. The boys escape from the warehouse. But they are lost and can't find their way back.
Jupiter comes up with a brilliant idea. He calls it a Ghost to Ghost Hookup. They make a series of phone calls to friends. These friends then call their friends, and so on. This helps them get a clue to find their way back.
The Final Showdown
Jupiter later finds the warehouse and the thieves again. He has to hide inside the mummy case to avoid being caught. The case is then moved to a place the boys recognize. Bob and Pete quickly arrive. They help catch the villain, and the mystery is solved!
