Seth learns some important life lessons when he's transported back to Ancient Egypt in this absorbing time-slip adventure from bestselling author Karen McCombie.

While awaiting punishment in his headmaster’s office for his latest piece of mischief, prankster Seth picks up a golden amulet from the desk and is whisked back in time to Ancient Egypt.

In a village by the Nile, Seth finds a place for himself, working for the local tradesmen and playing with the local children. One of his new friends, Mery, has a pet hyena that Seth grows to love, so when he hears that the hyena is going to be roasted as part of a feast for the visiting pharaoh, Seth decides to save him.

But what consequences will Seth have to face for stealing the pharaoh’s lunch?