Middle grade books with ancient civilizations at their heart invite readers to uncover the joy of lost worlds – where buried secrets, forgotten gods, and daring discoveries bring history crackling to life.

Secrets of the Tombs: The Phoenix Code – Helen Moss

When Ryan and Cleo meet on an archaeological dig in Egypt, a modern-day mystery unfolds around an ancient tomb – and they must crack the code before time runs out.

The Lost Scroll of the Physician – Alisha Sevigny

In Ancient Egypt, twelve-year-old Sesha, the daughter of a royal physician, must decipher a missing scroll and expose a conspiracy that threatens the pharaoh himself.

Oracles of Delphi Keep – Victoria Laurie

Two orphans in 1930s England discover an ancient prophecy that leads them into a thrilling journey involving Greek legends and hidden destinies.

The Chaos of Stars – Kiersten White

Isadora, daughter of the Egyptian gods Isis and Osiris, longs for a normal life – until ancient powers resurface and she learns that even modern girls carry old magic within them.

The Colossus Rises (Seven Wonders #1) – Peter Lerangis

Four kids with ancient DNA linked to the lost city of Atlantis must recover seven legendary relics before a deadly curse destroys them.

The Winged Cat: A Tale of Ancient Egypt – Deborah Nourse Lattimore

A young girl’s courage and the help of a magical cat save her father’s life in this beautifully illustrated Egyptian folktale of loyalty and cleverness.

The Mummy in the Attic – Mitch Mitchell

When Tom McNabb and his best friend Stevie uncover a mysterious Egyptian mummy in the attic, they’re thrown into an adventure filled with hieroglyphs, ancient secrets, and unexpected bravery.