Mystery of the Egyptian Scroll

I read this book on my Kindle as I was looking for a quick, fun read. Although I'm well past my school years and this book is aimed at probably late elementary or middle school ages, I never felt like I was talked down to or that the book went far beyond the realm of the believable. It was a fun quick read--took me about 3 hours--a great way to spend a quiet rainy day when I didn't have any thing pressing or motivation to do a whole lot. I learned a lot about ancient Egyptian culture and religion, too.

5/5 stars

Mystery of the Egyptian Scroll is a fun, fast-paced adventure/mystery for kids. When Zet and his sister Kat uncover strange goings on in ancient Thebes, they are drawn into a bigger mystery than they ever imagined. The rich details about life in Ancient Egypt give a fascinating glimpse into the past. This book would be a great resource for kids to learn about history. The story is a quick read, full of action and suspense that should interest even reluctant readers.

Summary: Highly recommended to kids, and adults, who enjoy historical adventure and mystery stories.

I was referred to this book by a Christian book list, so I was surprised to find Egyptian gods and goddesses freely referenced throughout and no reference to the Christian God within the story.

As with most books written for young adults, I felt the children of the story took too much upon themselves and choose not to trust or worry adults in their lives by informing them of what's going on--even when doing so would be a good idea.

Thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was filled with interesting bits of Egypt and the way they lived. The story itself was simple but interesting. It had a depth of knowledge and story telling that is rarely found today. I recommend this book to anyone who wants a mystery thriller story that is simple and yet detailed. A really good read.

A mystery that keeps you guessing. Full of ancient Egyptian atmosphere.

Independent Reading Level- 4th-7th grade
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