The Secret of the Sacred Scarab
The Chronicles of the Stone, Volume 1
by Fiona Ingram
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Pub Date Sep 27 2016 | Archive Date Mar 31 2017
Description
A 5000-year-old mystery comes to life when a scruffy peddler gives Adam and Justin Sinclair an old Egyptian scarab on their very first day in Egypt. Only when the evil Dr. Faisal Khalid shows a particular interest in the cousins and their scarab, do the boys realise they are in terrible danger. Dr. Khalid wants the relic at all costs. Justin and Adam embark upon the adventure of a lifetime, taking them down the Nile and across the harsh desert in their search for the legendary tomb of the Scarab King, an ancient Egyptian ruler. They are plunged into a whirlpool of hazardous and mysterious events when Dr. Khalid kidnaps them. They learn more about the ancient Seven Stones of Power and the mysterious Shemsu-Hor. They must translate the hieroglyphic clues on the underside of the scarab, as well as rescue the missing archaeologist James Kinnaird, and their friend, the Egyptologist Ebrahim Faza, before time runs out!
The Secret of the Sacred Scarab is the kind of adventure book boys and girls love! The fast-paced action, the evil villain readers delight in hating, the secrets of the past, and the mysterious ancient setting make this novel a sure-hit favorite for all the young and adventurous at heart. Ingram's impeccable and fascinating research into Egyptian history illuminates the adventure and makes the secrets of Egypt's past as thrilling to the reader as the boys' dangerous encounters.
A Note From the Publisher
-Finalist Children's Fiction 2010 International Book Awards
-Winner Bronze Medal Pre-Teen Fiction 2010 Moonbeam Book Awards
-Finalist 2011 Rubery Book Awards
-Winner Gold Award Mystery Pre-Teen 2011 Children's Literary Classics Awards
-2nd Place in the 2011 YA Sharpwrit Book Awards
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9780997487558 |
| PRICE | $4.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Emily D, Librarian
An excellent read for middle grade readers. Will be looking at further.
Rubina B, Reviewer
I absolutely loved this book. The book is a perfect mix of mystery,thrill, and strong plot. The characters were strong and well developed, the prose flowed and was captivating and interesting. The book is a must read for every one who is still in school. I enjoyed this book very much and would strongly recommend it to every young reader.
Cherry-Ann L, Reviewer
It’s the vacation of a life time, touring the ancient city of Cairo and other mystical, interesting and mesmerizing places. Adam and Justin, these cousins were on the lookout to find the famous King tut’s tomb and treasure that the well known Scottish Archaeologist James Kinnard spoke about. They were taken on one of their finest adventures ever by their Aunt and Grandmother, until weird and sinister things started happening and black robed characters with guns kept appearing around the corners. They were plagued with break ins, kidnappings and even murder. This was truly a one in a million vacation, the story was well written with an intense and thrilling ending, fast pace and truly exciting. Adventurous kids would enjoy this book.
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