12-year-old Zet sets out to solve a mystery in hopes of winning a much-needed reward for his family.
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 . . .
"The Hardy Boys meets the Wonders of the Ancient World in this fast-paced mystery. Young readers will gallop through the pages."
Short attention spans | Chapter Book | Ages 8-12
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! Shoppers don't approve of a kid being charge. Zet's mother is at home with the new baby, and she's depending on him to put food on the table. He needs help fast. Then a miracle happens: a priceless scroll goes missing--and whoever finds it will win a huge reward! Zet's troubles are over. All he needs to do is track down that scroll. But there's only one catch. Zet is no detective. He's just a kid who loves goofing off with his younger sister, eating cake, and racing around the square. 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?
This is the 1st Kid Detective Zet adventure in the children's series set in a dusty ancient world of glittering gold and mystery that the world has never forgotten. Follow this inspiring boy while he brainstorms, helps others, and hones his problem-solving skills. From the creator of interactive experiences for Paramount Pictures, the Smithsonian, Walt Disney, and more.
The short chapters make for easy wins, and Zet's gripping situation keeps even reluctant readers turning pages just to find out what's going to happen next.
"My son could not put this book down. I have been trying so hard to get my son into reading, he just didn't seem interested in the books we had so we listened to the sample audible clip of this book and said it sounds interesting and he'd like to give it a try. He could not put this book down until he was finished. So happy we found something he loves to read!"
- Reader of Mystery of the Egyptian Scroll
Packed with fascinating facts to satisfy curious minds. Great for kids book clubs and classrooms! A study guide is available at >
An 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!
