Perfect kid's mystery!
Thrilling book for kids! Two things I love: Sherlock Holmes and Egyptian history. Once combined, it is my favorite thing to read about.
Xena and Xander Holmes (descendants of the famous Victorian London detective) are trying to solve, with modern conveniences, cases that Sherlock couldn't finish. This particular case involves an Egyptian water clock, a long-lost amulet, and making time stand still. Or rather, that's the legend that's been passed down through the generations. Once you add a thief into the mix... It's an epic adventure! The main characters are fighting against time itself to locate the missing pieces of the puzzle.
As an extra note: If you like this book, you'd probably enjoy watching the kid/teen television series called House of Anubis.