Pyramid of the Lost World

by Sandra Page

represented by agent Jeanie Pantelakis

Pyramid of the Lost World,  a middle-grade novel, is an adventure/mystery story that explores themes of loyalty, courage, and appreciation of cultural differences.  As serious family matters from the past threaten to disrupt her summer adventure, heroine Carly Sullivan also grapples with the dangers posed by keeping secrets.

A Maya archaeological site—Rio Verde—in the lush Guatemalan rainforest is the setting.  Shortly after Carly finds a valuable jade carving of Lord Sun, the piece is stolen and her mother is blamed.  Carly, best friend Zoë, and Maya friend Emelio comb the pyramids and palaces of the ancient city in search of the real culprit.  Along the way, they encounter frenzied bats, a highly venomous snake, and a red-lored parrot.  The three friends are stranded in a cave, view mysterious cave paintings, and receive help from ancient Maya tools.  But will they locate the thieves in time to recover Lord Sun or will the looters slip away and sell Lord Sun on the black market?  By story’s end, not only has Carly recovered Lord Sun, she has gained crucial insights into the nature of friendship and family ties.