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Enlil’s Adventures: Clay Tablets & Mari Spies

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Available: August 11, 2024

Genre: Middle Grade Historical Fiction

Series: Ancient Elements, Book #3

Page Count: 144

ISBN: 1962218465

While Sam (Samsuluna) and Amata experience adventures in Egypt, Crete, Cyprus, and Phoenicia, their friend Enlil remains in Babylonia to help with his parents’ bakery. When punching down batches of dough doesn’t provide Enlil with the adventure he longs to see, he teams up with a new friend, Deebee, to defeat Mari spies infiltrating Babylon.
Enlil and Deebee steal a golden seal, decode Mari clay tablets, and leave deceptive tablet message of their own. Will they bring down the ring of Mari spies, or will their adventures lead to disaster?

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From the author: I was recently asked why I wrote this book. Here is my response:
“I wrote Enlil’s Adventures: Clay Tablets & Mari spies, book 3 of the Ancient Elements series, to engross 10 to 14-olds in a fun, fast-paced adventure that places them in the historical setting of ancient Babylon. Ancient Mesopotamia is a social studies curriculum strand for this age group in many states. This series makes an ancient subject come alive. As readers get wrapped up with the story’s characters finding a spy’s tablet, decoding it, and then leaving their own deceptive message, I hope to instill within students a love for using their wits to solve the mysteries of things they don’t understand.”

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  • I loved Enlil's Adventures. It's the best book in the series yet. Dr. Sontag did a fantastic job of pulling me into the story and developing Enlil and Deebee's characters. I truly enjoyed living in Enlil's world for a time. Dian AvilaVice-Principal, California
  • I Loved the suspense throughout "Enlil’sAdventures: ClayTablets & Mari Spies." The characters with their family interactions made me feel I was a part of this adventure. It’s a wonderful story for ages nine and up! Susan PeersMiddle School Teacher, California
  • When Enlil—baker and wannabe warrior—discovers a mysterious clay tablet, he becomes entangled in a political plot that could endanger the lives of all the people he loves. It’s up to him and his friend Deebee to outfox a devious spy without being discovered. Or worse ... killed! Set during the time when Hammurabi planned to invade Mari, Dr. Sontag weaves real events and relatable characters into a gem of a historical fiction adventure. If you love mystery, danger, action, and suspense, don’t miss "Enlil’s Adventures: Clay Tablets & Mari Spies." Lori Z. ScottElementary School Teacher, Texas
  • "Enlil’s Adventures: Clay Tablets & Mari Spies" is appropriate for young readers through "advanced age" (I’m 69.) I found the story believable, interesting, and timely. I especially loved a certain surprise for Enlil as he gets to know his cohort and fellow "spy." I also liked how he treats a younger boy that needed help with taking care of his family. Enlil has great respect for all the characters in the story, even the protagonist—which included a fear factor. I was captivated every moment! ~Laura Pool, former Homeschooling MomLaura PoolFormer Homeschooling Mom

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