A 12-year-old boy and his sister search for a valuable scroll in ancient Egypt, encountering challlenges and discovering historical facts along the way.You have unearthed a mystery from the dusty ages, when a kid could be a hero and fight for the good of all . . .12-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 is away fighting 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 the hotspots of ancient Egypt--from stunning temples to the Nile river, through a mysterious land of hieroglyphics, Egyptian gods, mythology, and majesty that the world has never forgotten.A modern children's classic"A big hit in our library, can't keep it on the shelf." - E. Crow, Librarian"Action packed" - Middle Grade Fiction Finder"Peters is such a natural and gifted storyteller, so adept at bringing the sights and sounds and smells of ancient Egypt alive, that readers of all ages will be swept along." - Historical Novel Society6th 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. Don't miss the first book in the gripping Kid Detective Zet series!
