Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos facts for kids

Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos is an exciting children's novel written by R. L. LaFevers. It tells the story of a brave young girl who deals with ancient curses and thrilling mysteries.

The Story of Theodosia

Theodosia Throckmorton is a very smart and clever girl. Her important job is to remove dangerous curses from items in her father's museum. These dark spells are everywhere, and Theo must work fast to fix things.

A Cursed Statue Arrives

One day, a special crate arrives from Theo's mother, who is in Egypt. Inside is a cursed statue of Bastet, an Egyptian cat goddess. While Theo tries to move the curse to a wax figure, she gets distracted. The curse accidentally jumps into her own cat, Isis!

More Curses and a New Friend

Soon, Theo's mother returns from Egypt. She brings many more cursed treasures with her. At the train station, Theo meets Sticky Will, a street kid trying to pick her father's pocket. Will warns Theo that someone is following her mother.

Back at the museum, Theo senses powerful curses on the new artifacts. The strongest one is a gem called the Heart of Egypt. This gem has enough power to cause big trouble for all of Great Britain.

The Mystery of the Stolen Heart

The next day, Theo's brother Henry comes home from boarding school. Suddenly, the Heart of Egypt is stolen! Theo thinks someone from the British Museum might be involved. She decides to investigate, and Henry tags along.

They follow a suspicious man named Mr. Tetley. In a busy part of London, they see Will again. They watch as someone takes the Heart from Tetley. Then, the same person is hurt in a churchyard. The man whispers "Somerset House" and tells Theo to find "Wigmere."

Joining the Chosen Keepers

Theo sends Henry and Will to Somerset House. She tries to help the injured man using her special amulets. Soon, help arrives, and Theo meets Lord Wigmere. He is the leader of the Antiquarian Society and a secret group called the Brotherhood of Chosen Keepers. This group works to remove curses.

Theo is happy to know there are others like her. But she is also worried because no one else can sense curses the way she can. Will later becomes a messenger for the Keepers. Theo also worries that Lord Wigmere might think her mother stole the Heart of Egypt. Her mother works with Count Von Braggenchnot, the leader of the Serpents of Chaos. This group wants to bring bad things to England.

Adventure in Egypt

Theo escapes and secretly gets on a ship with her parents heading to Egypt. There, Theo finds a hidden part of a pyramid. She discovers that Nigel Bollingsworth, the museum's First Assistant Curator, is the real traitor!

Clever Theo uses Egyptian magic, like special dolls, to hurt Tetley. She throws sand from the tomb at Nigel, and part of his face disappears. Theo finds another tomb and returns the Heart of Egypt to its rightful place. She also finds an important artifact, the Was scepter, and uses it to hit Nigel.

Theo Becomes a Keeper

Theo is rescued by her parents and Nabir, her mother's guide. They return home. Lord Wigmere gives Theodosia a special ring. This means Theo is now an official member of the Brotherhood of the Chosen Keepers!

Meet the Characters

Here are some of the important people you'll meet in the story:

• Theodosia Elizabeth Throckmorton: She is the main character, an eleven-year-old girl. Theo has a special gift: she can see and feel curses. She knows a lot about old artifacts. She has a brother named Henry and a cat named Isis.
• Henry Throckmorton: Theodosia's brother. He sometimes causes trouble but helps his sister with her plans.
• Sticky Will: A street kid from London. Theo first met him when he tried to steal from her father. He later becomes a messenger for the Brotherhood of Chosen Keepers.
• Lord Wigmere: The wise old leader of the Brotherhood of the Chosen Keepers. He listens to Theodosia when she is serious.
• Grandmother Throckmorton: Theodosia's grandmother. She often looks after Theo when her parents are away.
• Henrietta Throckmorton "Mother": An archaeologist who works for the Museum of Legends and Antiquities. She often brings back old items from her trips.
• Alistair Throckmorton "Father": A research expert at the Museum of Legends and Antiquities.
• Nigel Bollingsworth: The First Assistant Curator at the museum. Theo once thought she might marry him, but then he turned out to be a traitor!
• Clive Fagenbush: The Second Assistant Curator at the museum and a Keeper in training. He has a very strong smell, like pickled cabbage and boiled onions.
• Edgar Stilton: The Third Assistant Curator at the museum. He often stutters when he speaks.
• Von Braggenschnot: A scary German man who likes guns. He is the leader of the Serpents of Chaos.

Awards for the Book

Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos was chosen as a Junior Library Guild Selection. It was also a Booksense Summer Pick.

Television Series News

A TV show based on the Theodosia books was announced on February 25, 2021. Eloise Little will play Theodosia. Production for the show was planned to start in April 2021.

Other Books in the Series

• Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos
• Theodosia and the Staff of Osiris
• Theodosia and the Eyes of Horus
• Theodosia and the Last Phaoraoh
• Theodosia and the Flame of Sekhmet