When archaeologist Tim Saunders sits opposite a mysterious girl on a train in Egypt, he notices the bracelet she's wearing; he thinks it could be a treasure from the lost tomb of Queen Cleopatra. Tim thinks he could be about to make a great discovery, one that could make him famous throughout the world. An exciting dream turns into a nightmare!
Penguin Readers are simplified texts designed in association with Longman, the world famous educational publisher, to provide a step-by-step approach to the joys of reading for pleasure. Each book has an introduction and extensive activity material. They are published at seven levels from Easystarts (200 words) to Advanced (3000 words).