Two young siblings play detective in ancient Egypt. Short chapters provide easy wins, and the fast-paced writing appeals to today's middle grade readers.
A modern classic-trusted by teachers, loved by kids, and read in classrooms nationwide.
You, who have dug deep and sifted hard for a story to read have unearthed an ancient treasure: a mystery from the dusty ages, when a kid could be a hero and fight for the good of all . . .
Award-winning author Scott Peters brings readers a gripping, funny, and heartfelt mystery set in ancient Egypt. Twelve-year-old Zet and his sister Kat run their family's pottery stall while their father is away at war. When a valuable scroll disappears and a big reward is offered, they see a chance to help their struggling family.
The chase pulls them deep into a world of secrets, hidden clues, and unexpected twists. Along the way, they argue, outsmart rivals, and rely on each other more than they expected. Their bond is tested by danger-and by the challenge of working together.
It's a fast-moving adventure packed with history, suspense, and sibling banter kids love.
✔ "My son couldn't stop reading-it's funny and exciting!"
✔ "Perfect for classroom reading-our 6th graders love it!"
✔ "A great mix of action, humor, and historical detail."
Study guide available at the author's website.
Books in the Series:
Book 1: Mystery of the Egyptian Scroll
Book 2: Mystery of the Egyptian Amulet
Book 3: Mystery of the Egyptian Temple
Book 4: Mystery of the Egyptian Mummy
Buy now and dive into the mystery!
"Action-packed" Middle Grade Fiction Finder
"A great read" Spike Brown, 'Escape to Molokai'
"Peters is such a natural and gifted storyteller" Historical Novel Society
"I could not put this book down." Upstate NY
Scott Peters has always had a fascination for all things ancient Egyptian. Before retiring to focus on writing, Peters created over 300 museum, science center and theme park installations for such places as the Smithsonian, the Washington Children's Museum, Walt Disney World and Paramount Pictures. Peters helped design an interactive TV show for the Nickelodeon Channel. The author's true passion is writing exciting books that take readers back in time to ancient Egypt. Scott Peters is the author of the middle grade mystery and adventure series about two young sibling detectives in ancient Egypt. They appeal to fans of Rick Riordan and his Kane Chronicles and Percy Jackson series. Anyone who enjoys myths and legends, mythical gods and goddesses, or mystery books with adventure and suspense like the Hardy Boys and Theodore Boone, will enjoy these books. Scott's non-fiction Ancient Egypt Mummy book contains the largest collection of mummy facts in one trivia reference book. His books are recommended for middle grade readers and up. They're popular with homeschool parents, in kids book clubs, with teachers, schools and librarians.
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