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In this exciting Middle Grade adventure set in Egypt, a 5000-year-old mystery comes to life. 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. Book Award Nominations & Wins: - Finalist Children's Fiction USA Next Generation 2009 Indie Book Awards - Finalist Juvenile Fiction USA National Best Books 2009 Awards - Winner Pre-Teen USA 2009 Readers' Favorites Awards - Number 2 in the USA Children's & Teens Book Connection Top Ten Favourite Books of 2009 for Kids, Tweens & Teens - Winner Silver Medal Teen Fiction 2010 Nautilus Book Awards - 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 - Gold Medal 2013 Wise Bear Book Awards Winner For colouring-in enthusiasts, nine original black and white illustrations including a map make for more enjoyment!

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Ingram has crafted a fascinating story of adventure. Ancient Egypt is a topic that captivates most young adults, and Ingram incorporates information about Egypt's modern culture, as well as ancient legend ... teens and tweens ... will appreciate this well-researched adventure. - Whitney Hallberg, for Foreword Literary Review Magazine (USA) What a fabulous first book in a planned series from Fiona Ingram ... Ingram immediately draws the reader in ... it's truly a non-stop adventure story, and one that boys and girls alike will enjoy. Once I started reading The Secret of the Sacred Scarab I never wanted to put it down, and I was ready to read it all over again as soon as I was done. If the first book in The Chronicles of the Stone series by Fiona Ingram is this superb, I hold out high hopes for future installments. - Cheryl Malandrinos, for Children's and Teens' Book Connection (USA) This is one of the most thrilling children's books that I have read in a long time. Author Fiona Ingram ... has combined an exciting story that is filled with adventure and suspenseful mystery to keep the reader turning the pages with a lot of interesting factual information about the history and geography of Egypt. - Wayne Walker, for Stories for Children Magazine (USA) It is a rollicking tale, in which the young protagonists have to rely on their wits and their courage as they come up against influential crooks out to get their hands on some of Egypt's greatest archaeological treasures ... Pacy and lively, The Secret of the Sacred Scarab is the first in a projected series. - Margaret von Klemperer, for The Witness (Natal, South Africa) It's time to tell the other books on your bookshelf to make room for a classic in the making! Thrilling, riveting, and packed with action, adventure, and suspense, The Secret of the Sacred Scarab is destined for greatness. My 14-year-old son devoured this book with relish and is threatening to run away to Egypt if I don't get my hands on the sequels soon! - Phillipa Mitchell, Founder and CEO, Red Pepper Books (South Africa) Fiona Ingram is the master of writing historical fiction for young adults. Her way with wording has you feeling as though you are part of the adventure. Each turn of the page delivers more action, adventure, and history. The Secret of the Sacred Scarab is a must-read for all young adults especially young Egyptologists. Fiona Ingram has not only added a brilliant cast of characters but has also included Egypt as one of the characters instead of using it as just a backdrop for the story. Truly, a book I would recommend reading. An amazing start to what I'm sure is going to be a wonderful series, full of action and adventure. - Angela Simmons, for Review the Book (USA) Too often it is difficult to find books that will hold the attention of 10-15-year-olds. The lead characters in this book ... will appeal to the focus audience. The boys are intelligent, diligent, and brave. They are excellent role models. Fiona Ingram has not shortchanged the secondary characters. They are well developed with personalities and voices of their own. The plot is fast paced and action packed. Adults will enjoy this book just as much as preteens. - Debra Gaynor, for Readers' Favorite (USA) What a great summer read for tween boys especially. This book has all of the elements that boys would find interesting: boys for the main characters, the adventure of Egypt, the mystery behind a sacred scarab, and the action of the chase and kidnapping. Girls will enjoy this book as well. A byproduct of this book may spark an interest in Egyptian culture and history and what a better way for kids to spend time than learning. Great book! - Mindy Detweiler, for Review the Book (USA)

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