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engraved
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glisten
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warden
In the ancient land of Egypt, there stood a majestic pyramid, housing the tomb of a mighty pharaoh. The pharaoh ruled with absolute , adorned with jewelry and robes of fine silk. His name was on every wall, a symbol of his power. But behind the greatness of the pharaoh, the land outside the pyramid was and dry.
One day, a was assigned to guard the pyramid. He gazed at the pyramid's peak, watching the sun on its golden capstone. His eyes were drawn to a glimmer of jewelry on the ground. As he picked the blue-green jewelry up, an enchanting voice whispered to him, revealing a secret that would bring life back to the land.
With the jewelry in his hand, he journeyed to the pyramid's heart. He placed the jewelry on an altar and murmured a prayer. Suddenly, the earth trembled, and water sprung forth from the barren ground. The land bloomed with lush greenery, and the people rejoiced.
The warden, with love for his land and its people, became a hero. His name would now be engraved alongside the pharaoh's, forever remembered as the savior of Egypt.
What is the first interesting object that Stanley finds?
The Warden is a tall man.
I found the answer to Question #3 on page FROM THE DIGITAL BOOK.
Why is it so important to Stanley to fit in with the other boys at Camp Green Lake?
Select TWO reasons from the list below.