Zet Mystery Case Series by Scott Peters

You, who have dug deep and sifted hard for a story to read, have unearthed an ancient treasure: a mystery from the dusty ages, when a boy could be a hero and fight for the good of all . . . ZET TRIES TO TRACK DOWN A MISSING SCROLL IN HIS FIRST EXCITING ADVENTURE. 12-year-old Zet and his sister Kat are in charge of the family pottery stall now that their father is off fighting the Hyksos... moreYou, who have dug deep and sifted hard for a story to read, have unearthed an ancient treasure: a mystery from the dusty ages, when a boy could be a hero and fight for the good of all . . . ZET TRIES TO TRACK DOWN A MISSING SCROLL IN HIS FIRST EXCITING ADVENTURE. 12-year-old Zet and his sister Kat are in charge of the family pottery stall now that their father is off fighting the Hyksos. Who knew putting food on the table could be so hard? When he hears a thief has stolen an important scroll--and that there's a reward for the thief's capture--he's determined to win it. The chase leads him into forbidden temples whispering with the voices of ancient gods, into a web that threatens to crush his family forever. less

Do You Love Mysteries? "Zet and the Egyptian Amulet Mystery" Will Keep You Up All Night, Guessing Until The Last Page Zet and Kat are back. When the Nile town of Thebes is threatened by a scarab-amulet eating ghost, Zet is determined to uncover the truth. Is the ghost real? Meanwhile Zet's best friend, a jeweler's apprentice, is in trouble... moreDo You Love Mysteries? "Zet and the Egyptian Amulet Mystery" Will Keep You Up All Night, Guessing Until The Last Page Zet and Kat are back. When the Nile town of Thebes is threatened by a scarab-amulet eating ghost, Zet is determined to uncover the truth. Is the ghost real? Meanwhile Zet's best friend, a jeweler's apprentice, is in trouble. Could the ghost and his best friend's ominous master be connected somehow? As if he didn't have enough trouble to deal with, special orders have gone missing at Zet's family pottery stall. With angry customers on his hands, his family reputation is going downhill fast. Soon the investigation becomes a race against time. Zet and Kat must solve the ever-twisting puzzle before it destroys the people they love. less

Do you long for adventure? This story will pull you in and keep you there, all the way to the exciting finish. When Zet and his best friend Hui get together, trouble usually follows. But they have no idea of just how much trouble they're headed for. Forced to leave home and travel north, the boys set out to untangle a mystery. They soon discover that not only are their lives at stake, but so is that of Pharaoh's favorite daughter, the famous Princess Meritamon... moreDo you long for adventure? This story will pull you in and keep you there, all the way to the exciting finish. When Zet and his best friend Hui get together, trouble usually follows. But they have no idea of just how much trouble they're headed for. Forced to leave home and travel north, the boys set out to untangle a mystery. They soon discover that not only are their lives at stake, but so is that of Pharaoh's favorite daughter, the famous Princess Meritamon. Will they be able solve the mystery before it's too late? Find out in book 3, the most exciting Secret Agent Zet story yet. less

LOOKING FOR HALLOWE'EN BOOKS FOR KIDS? "Action-packed" - Middle Grade Fiction Finder Shhhh... Something spooky is happening in ancient Egypt! Can these four friends unwind the riddle of the moaning mummy? When Zet comes face-to-face with a mummy, his eyes practically pop out of his head... moreLOOKING FOR HALLOWE'EN BOOKS FOR KIDS? "Action-packed" - Middle Grade Fiction Finder Shhhh... Something spooky is happening in ancient Egypt! Can these four friends unwind the riddle of the moaning mummy? When Zet comes face-to-face with a mummy, his eyes practically pop out of his head. What's a mummy doing haunting his doorstep? As if that wasn't crazy enough, now a zany rumor is zipping around town -- everyone is whispering that he's cursed! Zet and his kid-sister Kat need to unwind this spooky mystery, fast. But it won't be easy with their two best friends: Hui won't quit horsing around as usual, and Meritamen is forced to stay undercover to sneak out of the palace. But as the spine-chilling monster creeps through the dusty old streets, they need to start investigating. Clues send them tiptoeing through ancient Egypt's hotspots and paddling up and down the Nile on a wild mummy chase. Along the way, the four friends learn the secrets of mummification, dodge a quick-tempered medjay police chief, and creep through the creaky gates of an ancient cemetery. But when their backs are against the wall, Zet, Kat, Hui, and Merit rely on the one thing they know best: each other. Because friends, they stick together. * Watch out! This brain-teaser is infused with magic mummy secrets . . . * Kid-friendly storytelling woven with mind-boggling facts! * Strange artifacts abound * An evil gatekeeper guards the tunnel of truth What kids are saying:  "This is an awesome series!!!" What parents are saying: "caught his attention so much so that he wanted to read all of them." Unravel this old-school yarn from the author the Historical Fiction Society calls 'a natural and gifted storyteller'. A middle-grade mystery that combines Hardy Boys style sleuthing with creepy trivia for an exciting puzzle that's a favorite for the whole family. Because everyone loves mummies!  Perfect for fans of the R.L. Stine Goosebumps series, National Geographic Mummies, DK Eyewitness Readers Mummies, Mary Pope Osborne Mummy In The Morning, and Scooby-Doo. It's the perfect scary Hallowe'en book for kids 9-12.Find the common-core study guide questions at: bit.ly/mummystudy Set out for adventure! less