# Hunt for the Golden Scarab: Time-Travel Adventure

Hunt for the Golden Scarab is the first mystery in M. G. Leonard’s Time Keys series, taking Sim and his friends on a time-travel adventure to Ancient Egypt. Its historical mystery, black-and-white illustrations and curriculum-linked facts may suit readers who enjoy action-driven stories with a historical setting.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 5.87 GBP
- Previous price: 7.99 GBP
- Discount: 27%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T14:57:25.991Z
- Rating: 4.6 / 5
- Reviews: 167

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## At a glance

- The opening book in the Time Keys series, set partly in Ancient Egypt.
- Follows Sim and friends as they search for Nefertiti’s lost tomb and golden heart scarab while evading the Council of Keys.
- Listing describes black-and-white illustrations throughout and facts supporting the key stage 2 curriculum.

## Pros

- Combines a historical setting with a time-travel mystery and action-led plot.
- The 288-page length and black-and-white illustrations provide useful reference points for choosing a children's chapter book.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
- Publication date: 30 Jan. 2025
- Edition: Main Market
- Language: English
- Print length: 288 pages
- Reading age: 9 - 11 years
- ISBN-10: 1035005964
- ISBN-13: 978-1035005963
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 232 g
- Dimensions: 12.7 x 1.65 x 20.32 cm

## A good fit for

- Young readers interested in Ancient Egypt, historical mysteries and time travel.
- Readers looking for an illustrated adventure with historical facts.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking a factual history book rather than a fictional adventure.

## Customer feedback

The supplied evidence contains aggregate ratings but no customer-comment summary, so it does not show what readers specifically liked or disliked. The overall rating distribution is mostly five-star, with some three-star and lower ratings, but ratings alone cannot explain those experiences. Consider the book’s stated historical mystery, illustration style and reading-age guidance when deciding whether it fits the intended reader.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hunt for the Golden Scarab about?
Sim and his friends travel to Ancient Egypt and try to find Nefertiti’s lost tomb and a golden heart scarab while avoiding the Council of Keys.
### Is this the first book in a series?
Yes. The listing identifies it as the first mystery in M. G. Leonard’s Time Keys series.
### What age is the book listed for?
The product details give a reading age of 9–11 years. The description also refers to children aged 8 to 12.
### Does the listing describe illustrations?
Yes. It says the book is illustrated in black and white throughout.

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## Images

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