Mystery of the Egyptian Scroll
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2012

Mystery of the Egyptian Scroll

By Scott Peters

Part of the Zet Mystery Case series

Siblings chase a missing scroll in ancient Egypt, risking everything for a reward.

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114 pages
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Twelve-year-old Zet and his sister Kat run their family's pottery stall in ancient Egypt while their father fights invaders. Desperate for money, they pursue a missing scroll for a reward. Their quest leads them through temples and along the Nile, into a world of gods and danger. Can they solve the mystery before it's too late?

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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 boy could be a hero and fight for the good of all . . . Zet and Kat are in charge, now that their father’s off fighting in Pharaoh’s army. But times are hard. Sales are dead at their family pottery stall. When Zet learns of a reward to capture a thief, he’s determined to win it. At first, the clues seem easy to track. Then he begins to fear things have gone too far. The chase leads them into forbidden temples whispering with the voices of ancient gods, into a web that threatens to crush their family forever. Praise for Scott Peters’ books: HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY: Steve Donoghue says: “Peters is such a natural and gifted storyteller” MIDDLE GRADE FICTION FINDER: Laurie Cameron says: “I recommend this historical novel”

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Format
Paperback
Pages
114
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Themes & topics
Books about EgyptBooks about Ancient to 499 ADBooks about ancient civilizations
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Book details

Publication
Published
August 19, 2012
First published
April 20, 2012
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781478305705

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