Escape from Egypt

Written by Wendy Mass · Illustrated by Oriol Vidal

Book #2 in the Time Jumpers series

Time-traveling kids race to return a beetle to King Tut's tomb while evading a mysterious pursuer.

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96 pages· 6,087 words· Est. 1 hour read· 590L

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Bookroo's summary

Chase and Ava, young time travelers, find themselves in ancient Egypt after touching a mysterious beetle. Their mission: return the beetle to King Tut's tomb. But a man with mismatched eyes is hot on their trail, seeking the same objects. Can they outsmart him and uncover his motives before it's too late? Join their thrilling adventure filled with danger and discovery.

From the publisher

The Time Jumpers are headed to Egypt in the second book in this action-packed series from New York Times bestselling author Wendy Mass!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic’s early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Chase and Ava are ready for their next adventures as Time Jumpers! When Chase touches the dead, green-backed beetle in the suitcase, he and Ava spin through time – to King Tut’s tomb! Now they have to put the beetle back where it belongs. But the man with different color eyes is still chasing them… Why does he want these objects? Chase and Ava need to stay one step ahead of this bad guy. And they need to find some answers! Oriol Vidal’s engaging illustrations appear on every page. Newly independent readers will eat up this time-travel series from New York Times bestselling author Wendy Mass.

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