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The action adventure of Gladiator meets the time travel of Doctor Who!
Join the journey to Ancient Egypt in Hunt for the Golden Scarab, the first action-packed mystery in the Time Keys series, by bestselling award-winner M. G. Leonard.
Perfect for children of 8 to 12 and fans of Adventures on Trains, Beetle Boy and Twitch. Filled with fascinating facts and supports the key stage 2 curriculum. Illustrated in black and white throughout by Manuel Šumberac.
'History, time travel and mystery combine in this epic new adventure' - A. F. Steadman, bestselling author of Skandar
Sim and his mum never live anywhere long. When dangerous strangers appear one night, Sim discovers why. His mum has been keeping secrets: she has the power to open doors in time.
Running for their lives, Sim and his friends are determined to outwit the sinister Council of Keys and be the first to find Nefertiti’s lost tomb and a powerful door to Ancient Egypt. They must piece together long-hidden clues if they are to solve the mystery of her golden heart scarab. Can they find it before the Council finds them?
Join Sim, Jeopardy and Nelson on their next exciting adventures through time in The Legend of Viking Thunder and The Impossible Gladiator.
'Classic and fresh - a breathtaking adventure.' – Eoin Colfer, bestselling author of Artemis Fowl
'Absolutely brilliant page-turner. Atmospheric, entertaining and packed to the brim with fascinating facts' – Lauren St John, author of Kat Wolfe Investigates
Acerca de los autores:
M. G. Leonard has made up stories since she was a little girl, but back then adults called them lies or tall tales and she didn’t write them down. As a grown up, she has written stories about fantastical beetles, beautiful birds and thrilling train rides. Her books have been translated into over forty languages and won many awards. She is the vice president of the insect charity Buglife, and a founding author of Authors4Oceans. She lives in England, by the sea, with her husband, two sons, a dog called Nell, and a variety of exotic beetles. She is the bestselling writer of children’s books such as The Time Keys series, The Ice Children, Beetle Boy, the Adventures on Trains series and The Twitchers books.
Manuel Šumberac is a Croatian based illustrator and animator. He graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb where he was drawn towards the fascinating world of illustration. His work has been published and recognized in numerous book illustrations and covers, including The Time Keys series, The Dalemark Quartet, Orphans of the Tide, The Night Before Christmas and Steampunk Frankenstein, among many others. Manuel creates his illustrations using digital techniques combined with traditional media.
Título: Hunt for the Golden Scarab (Time Keys, 1): ...
Editorial: Macmillan Children's Books -
Año de publicación: 2025
Encuadernación: paperback
Ilustrador: Sumberac, Manuel
Condición: Very Good