The Secret Explorers and the Tomb Rob..., SJ King
The Secret Explorers and the Tomb Rob..., SJ King
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The Secret Explorers and the Tomb Robbers

Author: SJ King

Narrator: Alfred Enoch

Unabridged: 1 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: DK flip

Published: 10/06/2020


Synopsis

Meet The Secret Explorers! Children will be inspired to discover the world with these brand new character-driven adventure stories for children.

Join The Secret Explorers as they go up against thieves in ancient Egypt in the third instalment of this action-packed, fact-filled book series.

The Secret Explorers come together from all four corners of the globe to fix problems, solve mysteries and gather knowledge all over the planet - and beyond. Whenever their help is needed, a special sign will appear on a door. They step through to the Exploration Station, and receive their mission...

In The Secret Explorers and the Tomb Robbers, Gustavo (history expert) and Kiki (engineering expert) are set the mission of stopping the Cairo Museum from closing down. They travel back in time to ancient Egypt and are soon drawn into a tense, thrilling adventure that involves breaking into pyramids, learning ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, and stopping thieves hoping to rob all the treasure from the Pharaoh's tomb.

Packed with fun facts about the real-life Pharaoh Khufu and his treasures, ancient Egyptian religion, and how mummies were made, this thrilling adventure is perfect for young readers.

Narrator bio

Alfred Enoch began acting as a child. His first role in film was 'Dean Thomas' in the Harry Potter series. More recently he has starred in Brazilian feature Medida Provisoria, and Tigers.

Enoch's work in Television includes ABC's How To Get Away With Murder, which starred Viola Davis. He has also appeared in Sherlock and Troy: Fall of a City. Last year he starred in the second season of Trust Me on the BBC, and will next be seen in upcoming Apple TV series Foundation.

Alfred also has an impressive body of theatre work including Kwame Kwei-Armah's Tree at The Young Vic and MIF; Red, at the Wyndhams Theatre alongside Alfred Molina; King Lear at the Manchester Royal Exchange (as Edgar); Coriolanus at the Donmar Warehouse; Timon Of Athens and Antigone at the National Theatre; and The Ballad Of Salomon Pavey at Shakespeare's Globe. Before the lockdown he was in rehearsals to play Romeo in Romeo and Juliet, also at Shakespeare's Globe.

© 2020 SJ King © 2020 DK Audio

About The Author

SJ King loves museums, libraries, and building machines from scrap. King can usually be found exploring – from investigating tiny bugs to trekking up enormous mountains.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Marijt

Zoonlief van 8 ontdekte dit boek op de ‘nieuwe boeken display’ in de bieb. De kaft leek hem wel wat, maar ook de themacirkel die uitgeverij Kosmos toegevoegd had op de achterkant (In dit boek: wetenschap - avontuur - geschiedenis) was voor hem de doorslag dat dit boek uitermate geschikt zou zijn voo......more

Goodreads review by Sierra

Another fantastic installment in The Secret Explorers series. Readers will enjoy this mission as Gustavo and Kiki are tasked to stop the Cairo Museum from closing down. They have to travel back in time to ancient Egypt and stop the tomb robbers before it is too late. Young readers will enjoy this ad......more

Goodreads review by Ellen

Fun and intriguing as a read-aloud! Great premise and characters!......more

We’ve really been enjoying this series as read alouds. There is a nice mix of science and facts with a fun story along the way. Each book has two children main characters who are part of the Secret Explorers team. These remind me a lot of Magic Treehouse, but much better written and interesting to r......more