{"product_id":"books-mystery-of-the-egyptian-scroll-by-scott-peters","title":"Mystery of the Egyptian Scroll","description":"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou, \u003c\/b\u003e 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 . . .\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e12-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 has gone north to fight 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 \u003cb\u003e the hotspots of ancient Egypt\u003c\/b\u003e-from stunning temples to the Nile river, through a mysterious land of \u003cb\u003e hieroglyphics, Egyptian gods and mythology, \u003c\/b\u003e and majesty that the world has never forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e This debut novel in the ancient civilization action-packed Kid Detective Zet series from \u003ci\u003eAmazon\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author Scott Peters is a mind-broadening adventure for elementary and middle-grade readers of Rick Riordan, The Hardy Boys, and Conn Iggulden. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvides a smart step up for readers of \u003cb\u003e Mary Pope Osborne, \u003c\/b\u003e as it lends itself to being read by kids moving beyond chapter books. The short chapters provide easy wins for middle school readers and makes it perfect for school reading lists. This is a middle-grade book for boys, a middle-grade book for girls. Popular in kids book clubs and homeschooling. An action oriented tale that's a great way to introduce middle-school youngsters to the world of ancient Egypt. A \u003cb\u003e big hit in our library, \u003c\/b\u003e can't keep it on the shelf. Don't miss this must-read  - E. Crow, Librarian\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e 6th grade ELA\/SS: \u003c\/b\u003e My co-teacher and I have used this book for the past 2 years and the students absolutely love it  Janine Taft. \u003cb\u003e Teachers, librarians, and parents \u003c\/b\u003ewill appreciate the ancient civilizations facts and geography and appropriate language for \u003cb\u003e Ages 8-14 Grades 3-7\u003c\/b\u003e - #1 Amazon best-selling series in Children's Geography \u0026amp; Cultures \u0026gt; Action \u0026amp; Adventure - \u003cb\u003e ACTION. SMART. EXCITING\u003c\/b\u003e - Packed with \u003cb\u003e Ancient Egypt References - Also available: BOOK 2: MYSTERY OF THE EGYPTIAN AMULET, BOOK 3, MYSTERY OF THE EGYPTIAN TEMPLE \u0026amp; BOOK 4, MYSTERY OF THE EGYPTIAN MUMMY - \u003cb\u003e FREE\u003c\/b\u003e shipping when you get the first 3 books\u003c\/b\u003e in the series  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShelve under: modern classics, books for boys, books for girls, books for kids age 9 - 12, books for middle grade, books for boys 9 - 12, funny exciting stories for kids, Diary of a Wimpy Kid readers, reluctant readers, 5th grade, travel with kids, Mr Lemoncello's Library, Hardy Boys, Rick Riordan, Percy Jackson, Kane Chronicles, appropriate books for kids, librarian-approved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoin thousands of Zet fans and begin the adventure. Buy now \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World of Books ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53671294206225,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9781478305705.jpg?v=1781515643","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/books-mystery-of-the-egyptian-scroll-by-scott-peters","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}