Mystery of the Egyptian Scroll

📖 The Scoop

 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 . . . 

12-year-old Zet and his sister Kat love running their family pottery stall. But it's a struggle to keep afloat, now that their father is away fighting the Hyksos invaders. When the siblings learn about a valuable scroll that's gone missing, Zet and Kat decide to join forces. If they can find it, they'll win a huge reward for their family. Their problems will be over! Little do they know what troubles lie ahead. 

The chase leads Zet and Kat into the hotspots of ancient Egypt--from stunning temples to the Nile river, through a mysterious land of hieroglyphics, Egyptian gods, mythology, and majesty that the world has never forgotten. 

A modern children's classic 

"A big hit in our library, can't keep it on the shelf." - E. Crow, Librarian 

"Action packed" - Middle Grade Fiction Finder 

"Peters is such a natural and gifted storyteller, so adept at bringing the sights and sounds and smells of ancient Egypt alive, that readers of all ages will be swept along." - Historical Novel Society 

6th grade ELA/SS: "My co-teacher and I have used this book for the past 2 years and the students absolutely love it!" Janine Taft. The short, exciting chapters make it perfect for school reading lists. Great for boys and girls age 9-12 (Lexile: 490-570) Packed with fascinating ancient Egypt facts kids will love. This page-turning tale is a great way to introduce middle-school readers to the world of ancient Egypt. 

The adventure starts here!

Start sleuthing with the Hardy Boys of Ancient Egypt. Read now.

Genre: Juvenile Fiction / Family / Siblings (fancy, right?)