12-year-old Zet sets out to solve a mystery in hopes of winning a much-needed reward for his family.
"The Hardy Boys meets the Wonders of the Ancient World in this fast-paced mystery. Young readers will gallop through the pages."
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? Join Zet on his race to solve the mystery. Young readers will gallop through the pages!