The Secret of the Sacred Scarab

by Fiona Ingram

Series: The Chronicles of the Stone (1)

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Cousins Justin and Adam are ecstatic about accompanying their aunt to Egypt. Both love adventure and know the work of James Kinnaird, an archaeologist searching for the tomb of an ancient Egyptian ruler, the Scarab King. Some dismiss the tomb as legend, but Justin and Adam believe differently. From the moment their plane lands, Justin and Adam bounce from one mysterious event to another, starting from the moment a street peddler gives Adam an ancient scarab. Dr. Khalid, head of the department of antiquities and research at the Egyptian Museum, shows excessive interest in the cousins and their relic. Then, when the boys learn that James Kinnaird is missing, they realize something sinister is afoot. Kidnapped and taken across the desert, the boys are plunged into serious danger and chased by ruthless enemies. Dr. Khalid will stop at nothing to discover the Scarab King's tomb and claim its treasures. But he has underestimated the boys' ingenuity. Join Justin and Adam as they evade their captors and unravel the secrets of the Scarab King. Relying on their wits, courage, and each other, the boys must solve the mystery of the sacred scarab and rescue James Kinnaird before time runs out.… (more)

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The Secret of the Sacred Scarab by Fiona Ingram is one of the books that literally took me on a roller coaster ride. I must say this is absolute read for kids as well as adults. Not many books like these are written these days. Kids would love them and I say this because my daughter who is not much of a reader loved it and made me read it to her every night. This book has been sitting on my computer for a while but I couldn't read it since last few months. It was really getting me difficult to put my mind to reading after my dad passed away in March.

Then again when I started reading this book, I couldn't put it down. Adam and Justin Sinclair are two cousins who get to visit Egypt with their Aunt. Egypt, the land of adventures unfolds yet another adventure for them and suddenly they are in the middle of a huge mystery. The story is about how these two young kids solve it. The details are amazingly written by the author Fiona Ingram. I could see the whole story running in my mind while reading this book.

Very enchanting and capturing book. I totally enjoyed it. (

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madhupal2486 | Sep 30, 2019 |

It’s the vacation of a life time, touring the ancient city of Cairo and other mystical, interesting and mesmerizing places. Adam and Justin, these cousins were on the lookout to find the famous King tut’s tomb and treasure that the well known Scottish Archaeologist James Kinnard spoke about. They were taken on one of their finest adventures ever by their Aunt and Grandmother, until weird and sinister things started happening and black robed characters with guns kept appearing around the corners. They were plagued with break ins, kidnappings and even murder. This was truly a one in a million vacation, the story was well written with an intense and thrilling ending, fast pace and truly exciting. Adventurous kids would enjoy this book. (

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EmrisLindsay | Apr 18, 2017 |

Fascinating fast-paced action adventure!
I thoroughly enjoyed this extremely well-written story woven around fascinating early Egyptian history and legend. It was very easy to get into and a compelling read. The characters were believable and most of them were very likeable. I particularly liked the way that most of them supported each other and how their strengths were drawn out of them as the story unfolded. I also enjoyed the humorous asides, which were just enough to lift the tension and keep the story flowing. All in all a great read for children and adults that both entertains and informs. (

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Kate_Larkinson | May 28, 2014 |

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Loved it! This book was a great, engaging read! The writing is easy-to-read and the story just sucks you in. Definitely a great book for an older child or a teenager. (

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eheinlen | Mar 5, 2013 |

An excellent adventure! I'll be picking up a copy for my grandson, and looking for the next in the series. (

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Vivapdx | Jan 21, 2013 |

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Epigraph

I, Thoth, the Master of Mysteries,
Keeper of records, mighty King, Master Magician,
Living from aeon to aeon,
Set down for the guidance of
Those that are to come after,
These records of a mighty wisdom
Which lie in a Sarcophagus of Stone,
In the Chamber of Secret Knowledge…
(The Book of Beginnings—from the writings of Thoth)

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For my mother Wendy, and for young explorers everywhere.

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Egypt! They were off at last.

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Ebrahim shook his head as he looked at Dr. Khalid. “The warning of Thoth is clear: ‘Betray not my secrets to the men of the North or the men of the South, lest my curse fall upon thee. Remember and heed my words, for surely I will return and require of thee that which ye guard. Aye, even from beyond the Void of Time and from beyond the Portals of Death will I return, rewarding or punishing as is your deserving.’ You have been warned, Dr. Khalid—the sacred scarab is not yours for the keeping. The tomb of the Scarab King must not be opened.”

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Cousins Justin and Adam are ecstatic about accompanying their aunt to Egypt. Both love adventure and know the work of James Kinnaird, an archaeologist searching for the tomb of an ancient Egyptian ruler, the Scarab King. Some dismiss the tomb as legend, but Justin and Adam believe differently. From the moment their plane lands, Justin and Adam bounce from one mysterious event to another, starting from the moment a street peddler gives Adam an ancient scarab. Dr. Khalid, head of the department of antiquities and research at the Egyptian Museum, shows excessive interest in the cousins and their relic. Then, when the boys learn that James Kinnaird is missing, they realize something sinister is afoot. Kidnapped and taken across the desert, the boys are plunged into serious danger and chased by ruthless enemies. Dr. Khalid will stop at nothing to discover the Scarab King's tomb and claim its treasures. But he has underestimated the boys' ingenuity. Join Justin and Adam as they evade their captors and unravel the secrets of the Scarab King. Relying on their wits, courage, and each other, the boys must solve the mystery of the sacred scarab and rescue James Kinnaird before time runs out.

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A thrilling adventure for two young boys, whose fun trip to Egypt turns into a dangerously exciting quest to uncover an ancient and mysterious secret. A 5000-year-old mystery comes to life when a scruffy peddler gives Adam and Justin Sinclair an old Egyptian scarab on their very first day in Egypt. They survive terrifying dangers in a hostile environment, pursued by enemies in their quest to solve the secret of the sacred scarab. 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. They must also learn more about the ancient Seven Stones of Power and the mysterious Shemsu-Hor. With just their wits, courage, and each other, the boys manage to survive … only to find that the end of one journey is the beginning of another!

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