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8 Magical Middle-Grade Books featuring Mysterious Amulets

Few things are more thrilling than a story where an ordinary kid discovers an ancient amulet - one that hums with secrets, grants strange powers, and turns a normal day into an unforgettable adventure.


Tomb of Shadows (Seven Wonders #3) – Peter Lerangis

A thrilling global quest where the heroes seek a powerful Egyptian relic - an amulet that could either save or destroy them.


The Legend of the Rift (Seven Wonders #5) – Peter Lerangis

Ancient relics, pharaoh magic, and secret amulets converge as the team faces the ultimate showdown between myth and modern science.


The Cat of Bubastes – G.A. Henty

A classic historical adventure where a young Egyptian noble and a sacred cat uncover secrets tied to powerful amulets of protection.


Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos – R.L. LaFevers

The first in the Theodosia series, featuring a sharp-witted heroine who must protect ancient Egyptian amulets and battle dark sorcery lurking in her museum’s exhibits.


The Mummy in the Attic – Mitch Mitchell

When Tom McNabb and his best friend Stevie discover a tiny mummy in the attic, they have no idea a powerful ancient amulet is also nearby - one that might be the key to Tom’s invisibility and a mystery reaching back to the sands of Egypt.


The Lost Scroll of the Physician – Alisha Sevigny

In Ancient Egypt, twelve-year-old Sesha must decode a stolen scroll and uncover the power of an amulet that could change her family’s fate.


Mystery of the Egyptian Scroll – Scott Peters

When a young scribe’s friend is accused of theft, he must follow a trail of clues — including a golden amulet - through bustling markets and temple ruins.


Secrets of the Tombs: The Phoenix Code – Helen Moss

A modern archaeological adventure where an ancient Egyptian amulet becomes the centre of a deadly mystery on a desert dig.


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