When thirteen-year-old Jed Donaldson receives an unexpected delivery from his eccentric Uncle Cleo-a robot named Meek that can think for itself-he and his twin brother Rick are thrilled. But the real adventure begins when the family travels to Peru and discovers an ancient Egyptian statue hidden deep in the South American jungle.
Soon, the twins, their robot friend, and their new allies are caught in a mystery involving a cursed pharaoh, a dangerous scar-faced criminal, and a burglar who seems to know too much. With rumors of the statue coming to life, secret entrances being cut into walls, and strange happenings all around them, it's up to Jed, Rick, and Meek to unravel the secrets before the deadly curse of Ash-ba is unleashed.
Full of humor, clever puzzles, family banter, and a dash of danger, The Mystery of the Walking Statue is a classic-style middle-grade adventure in the tradition of The Three Investigators-perfect for young readers who love mysteries, robots, and globe-trotting excitement!
What readers are saying:
★★★★★ "Well-written detective adventure by a talented young author. Keep in mind here that The Mystery of the Walking Statue was written by a then thirteen-year-old. There are some plot points that might be a bit far-fetched for an adult author, but this is how a kid thinks. This short novel was well thought out, imaginative, and richly detailed for an author so young. And of course, he grew up to be the multi-talented bestselling J.R. Rain." -Amazon review
★★★★★ "Great children's mystery and a great story for kids. A true mystery with non-stop twists and turns of plot. Twins Jed and Rick and their robot pal Meek are smart enough to be real detectives and do indeed solve the crime. No spoilers here, just read the book and enjoy!" -Amazon review
★★★★★ "Walk like an Egyptian. This is really aimed at the younger generation but it is a really good read for adults, too. Twins with the aid of a super smart robot help to solve the mystery of a walking Egyptian statue. The bad guys really didn't know what hit them!" -Amazon review
★★★★★ "Great mystery! This was a well-written book with great characters including a robot. It was a wonderful mystery and is great for younger readers as well as adults." -Amazon review
★★★★★ "Great read! Young adult mystery was a lot of fun and excitement. Two young boys and one robot get into a lot of trouble and discover the answer to the mystery." -Amazon review
★★★★★ "This was great reading. I could hardly put it down. I really liked the storyline and the characters. It was entertaining and the robot was awesome. It was a mystery worth reading." -Amazon review
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