The Chronicles of Jack McCool - The Tomb of the Emerald Scarab: Book 2

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When a priceless artifact is stolen from an ancient Egyptian tomb, all fingers point to Jacks best mate Rory, as the thief. Determined to clear his pals name and continue his quest to break a wicked curse, Jack turns to fearsome warrior Finn McCool for help. A desperate race through time sees the unlikely duo battle shipwrecks, slave traders and an evil sorcerer to find the missing gems and save Rorys life! Jack McCool is an ordinary school boy who tries to escape his crazy family and the daily onslaught he faces from his lip-curling teacher and Oscar, the sneaky school bully, by hiding in the attic. Thats when the ordinary becomes extraordinary Jack is catapulted back in time and discovers he holds the key to breaking an ancient curse. Whats more, the clocks ticking and all eyes are on him.

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R. E. Devine writes fiction and non-fiction for adults and children alike. The authors father delighted in spinning bedtime stories featuring the legendary Irish folk hero Finn McCool; stories that mesmerised the young listener but didnt do much in getting R.E. to sleep. From those childhood tales, grew this exciting adventure series about Jack McCool, a colourful and quirky modern-day Finn. The author lives in Sydney with three boys who each swear Jack is based on them. But only R.E. and the family kelpie know the truth.