Mystery of the Egyptian Scroll: An Ancient Egypt Kids Book

Product Description 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 is in charge of the family pottery stall now that his father is away fighting the Hyksos invaders. But sales are not going well, and his rumbling stomach is setting off warning bells. What if his family can’t afford to eat? He needs help fast. Then a miracle happens: a huge reward is being offered to whoever finds a stolen scroll and returns it to its rightful owner. Zet needs track down that scroll. The reward will solve his problems. There's only one catch: Zet is no detective. He's way out of his element. He sets out in search of clues, sneaking past hieroglyphics-covered walls, sprinting along the Nile, and chasing after a crafty pair of suspects. Can Zet find the scroll? Can he win the reward and save the day?From the creator of over 300 museum and virtual reality exhibits for Paramount Pictures, the Smithsonian, Walt Disney, and more."My son could not put this book down. I have been trying so hard to get my son into reading … So happy we found something he loves to read!"- Amazon reviewer Packed with fascinating ancient Egypt facts to satisfy curious minds. Great for kids book clubs and classrooms! A study guide is available at https://scottpetersbooks.com/downloads/worksheetsAn adrenaline-charged, nonstop action adventure tale of values and courage.Join Zet on his race to solve the mystery. Young readers will gallop through the pages! Review "My youngest was assigned this book during ancient history studies. He usually only solo reads comic strips and picture books, allowing us to read chapter books aloud to him. This book had him hooked, however, and he read it enthusiastically by himself." - Christian Groth, 5 Stars "A big hit in our library, can't keep it on the shelf. Don't miss this must-read!" - E. Crowe 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 About the Author 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.