Embark on an action-packed time-traveling mystery with Hunt for the Golden Scarab, the first book in the Time Keys series by bestselling author M. G. Leonard. This adventure, compared to the action of Gladiator and the time travel of Doctor Who, plunges readers into Ancient Egypt as Sim and his friends race against a sinister organization to uncover Nefertiti’s lost tomb.

Perfectly suited for readers aged 9 to 11, this paperback is filled with fascinating facts that support the Key Stage 2 curriculum.

• First book in the thrilling Time Keys series.
• Features a blend of history, time travel, and mystery.
• Illustrated in black and white throughout by Manuel Šumberac.
• Supports the Key Stage 2 curriculum with fascinating historical facts.
• Follows Sim as he discovers his mother’s secret ability to open doors in time.

Sim and his friends, Jeopardy and Nelson, must outwit the sinister Council of Keys to find the powerful door to Ancient Egypt and solve the mystery of Nefertiti’s golden heart scarab before the Council catches them.

• Brand: MACMILLAN
• Author: M. G. Leonard
• Illustrator: Manuel Šumberac
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 288 pages
• Reading Age: 9 - 11 years
• Dimensions: 127 x 17 x 203mm (Approx. 5 x 0.67 x 8 inches)
• Weight: 232g
• ISBN-13: 978-1035005963
• Publication Date: January 30, 2025

Join Sim, Jeopardy, and Nelson as they navigate historical dangers in this exciting adventure, with subsequent books including The Legend of Viking Thunder and The Impossible Gladiator.