Children's ✦ Penny’s Take
Grave Robbers
Ramsey Montgomery · 1990
63/100
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R.A. Montgomery's CYOA entry stands out a little from the sports-heavy pack by grounding its mystery in Anasazi archaeology and Navajo cultural heritage, handled with genuine respect for the source material. Young readers curious about the Southwest's ancient peoples get a light educational layer alongside the decision-tree adventure, which gives this entry slightly more staying power than a generic sports gamebook. Still very brief and thin by modern standards — best borrowed rather than bought, but a worthwhile library find for a curious nine-to-twelve year old.
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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety77
Substance / usefulness55
Craft & writing60
Originality48
Evidence & accuracy73
Hype vs delivers69
Age-fit71
👁 Human-eye gut-check62
Penny’s verdict63
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