Kid Detective Zet

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!

In this mystery, 12-year-old Zet investigates disappearing amulets and his friend's suspicious jewelry school, racing against time to expose a wicked plot. Meet ancient Egypt's favorite young detectives: Twelve-year-old Zet, his trusty kid-sister Kat, and their best friend, Hui. Packed full of whimsy, fun, and old-world charm.Can these three friends solve the puzzle of the missing amulets in this modern children's classic?Zet is on the trail: priceless amulets are disappearing all over ancient Egypt's city of Thebes. No one can figure out where they've gone. To make matters worse, Zet's best friend is trapped in a secretive jewelry apprentice school and visitors aren't allowed! Armed with curiosity--and a brainy sister who can read and write hieroglyphics--Zet sets out in search of clues. Along the way, the siblings hunt for a meddling ghost, climb through a stinky garbage pile, sidestep a quick-tempered medjay police chief, and learn how hard it is to make a golden amulet. But when their backs are against the wall, Zet and Kat rely on the one thing they know best: each other. Because siblings, they stick together.Kid-friendly storytelling woven with mind-boggling facts!Loved by book clubs, parents, librarians, teachers, and most of all, kids!What kids are saying: "I am 11 years old. I could not put this book down." What parents are saying: "has reread them more than once!" What teachers are saying: "students ask to borrow the book" Curl up with this old-school yarn from the author the Historical Fiction Society calls a natural and gifted storyteller'.A middle-grade mystery that combines Hardy Boys style sleuthing with heart-warming characters that's perfectly suited for the whole family.Set out for adventure!

In this mystery, 12-year-old Zet travels up the Nile with his best friend Hui to investigate the disappearance of pharaoh's daughter, racing against time to expose a wicked plot.In a golden era of pyramids live two young detectives. This is their adventure.12-year-old Zet has a mystery on his hands. There's trouble in the kingdom. An important person has vanished into thin air. Zet is sure he can dig up clues. He needs to get down to business, fast. The problem? His best friend, Hui, wants to help. Hui loves joking around and things are bound to turn messy! The boys set sail down the Nile to a temple construction site. But with a suspicious boat captain on their tail, playing spy won't be easy. Soon they're escaping into dusty pyramid chambers, past columns covered in hieroglyphics, through a mysterious land of gold and majesty that the world has never forgotten. Join Zet and Hui in this fun and exciting mystery, perfect for all kids ages 9-12.What kids are saying: "I am 11 years old. I could not put this book down." What parents are saying: "My middle school aged daughter loved this set. She breezed right through them and has reread them more than once!"What teachers are saying: "I am reading this story to my sixth graders. students want to borrow the book."~ Popular in numerous book clubs, classrooms, and homeschooling.Our readers are going places. Start reading now!

A thrilling middle-grade mystery set in ancient Egypt12-year-old detective Zet and his sister Kat unravel the secrets behind a haunted mummy, exposing a web of deceit and mythology in a captivating adventure for young detectives aged 9-12.Zet is no stranger to cracking cases in his charming small-town setting. But now, he's faced with his most perplexing challenge yet. He's agog when he finds a mummy haunting his doorstep. The whole town is spooked! But that won't stop him because he plans to unwind this spine-tingling mystery and get to the bottom of the zany rumor that he's cursed. It's a thrilling middle-grade mystery, tailor-made for young detectives.An action oriented tale that's a great way to introduce middle-schoolers to the world of ancient Egypt -- zany, fun, and fast-paced, it's perfect for kids age 9-12.A modern classic for young readers and fans of ancient Egypt."solid in the Scooby-Doo tradition . . . appropriate humor for this book's intended audience, particularly in the sixth chapter dealing with mummy secrets" - Wyborn Senna, 5 StarsOther Zet mysteries include:Mystery Of The Egyptian ScrollMystery Of The Egyptian AmuletMystery Of The Egyptian TempleBuy now and begin the adventure