Mystery of the Egyptian Scroll

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A brother and sister, a missing scroll, a lost world . . . A page-turning adventure for children age 9-12. Now enjoyed by thousands of young readers.

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

Readers compare the atmosphere to Tintin and Enid Blyton's mysteries, and some say it's like the Hardy Boys set back in ancient times.

"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. 

Scott Peters says, "As a child, I loved getting lost in distant worlds, like in The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. This page-turning series blends the modern and the classic: it's full of adventure, twists and turns, and mystery, just like the books I loved as a kid, except with an up to date feel." 

The adventure starts here! Order today in print or for eReader

About the author

Scott Peters

Scott Peters writes adventures for middle-graders who love to explore the world. 
 
In addition to writing, the author has created over 300 museum, science center and theme park installations for such places as the SMITHSONIAN, WALT DISNEY WORLD, PARAMOUNT PICTURES, and the WASHINGTON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM. Peters also helped design an interactive TV show for the NICKELODEON CHANNEL. 

"I write the kind of stories I would have loved to have read as a kid, when I was 8, 9, 10, 11 or 12. Mysteries packed with adventure that make a kid feel smart, like he or she is traveling somewhere really amazing and learning neat things in an interesting way--not dry old facts in some textbook, but experiencing it--and solving a puzzle to become a hero at the same time!"

Scott Peters runs an ancient Egypt blog that gets over 1,500 visitors a day. Thirsty for a ton of cool facts? Find a treasure trove at Scott's blog: kidsancientegypt.com