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About Scott Peters
Hi! I write adventures for middle-graders who love to explore the world. I've also created over 300 museum, science center & theme park installations for the Smithsonian, Walt Disney World, Paramount Pictures & more.
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Ten tales of Halloween adventure for young readers!
Join your favorite kidlit characters as they embark on a night of trick-or-treating you’ll never forget! This collection of short stories will take you to spooky neighborhoods, back to ancient Egypt, and even inside a video game! Featuring tales from award-winning authors and fresh new voices, this is a perfect Halloween treat for readers ages seven to twelve!
Grab your copy today, and have a happy Halloween!
Featured stories:
SCAREDY BAT AND THE COSTUMED CATS
A Scaredy Bat Story
By Marina J. Bowman
A GOOD TRICK
A Haunted Library Story
By Dori Hillestad Butler
HALLOWEENING
A Tales of the Spooky Folk Story
By J.K. Campbell
STICKY FINGERS
Featuring characters from The Boy Who Cried Ghost
By Richard Clark
A KANDY BRAINZ HALLOWEEN
Featuring characters from Books Make Brainz Taste Bad
By Eli Cranor
SIDE QUEST
A Magic Eaters Story
By Connor Grayson
A TRICKSTER HALLOWEEN
A Prentiss Twins Story
By Deb Logan
THE MYSTERY OF THE HAUNTED EGYPTIAN KITCHEN
A Kid Detective Zet Story
By Scott Peters
FLYING SOLO
By D.M. Potter
Author of the You Say Which Way Series
TRICKING THE TREAT WITCH
A Zombie Reconstruction Squad Story
By M.K. Radican
14-year-old Hudson searches for her long-lost father during California’s Gold Rush.
The parent-approved Survival Series that celebrates the awesome history of us.
Bestselling authors SD Brown and Scott Peters tackle the 1852 Klamath River Conflict in this gripping account of the 1852 Klamath River Conflict for modern young readers.
Based on the 1852 Klamath River Conflict during the Wild West era of cowboys and Indians.
Short attention spans - Chapter book - Ages 8 & Up - B&W Illustrations
This is the 11th children's book in the I Escaped Series about brave girls and boys who face real-world challenges and find ways to escape disaster. Sure to appeal to fans of By the Great Horn Spoon! by Sid Fleischman, New York Times Bestseller Lauren Tarshis's I Survived Series, The Ballad of Lucy Whipple by Karen Cushman, and What Was The Gold Rush (What Was Series).
The short chapters make for easy wins, and Hudson’s gripping situation keeps even reluctant readers turning pages just to find out what's going to happen next.
Great for kids book clubs and classrooms--a study guide is available at https://scottpetersbooks.com/worksheets
Packed with a special section on facts about California’s Gold Rush Fever that's sure to satisfy curious minds.
Flesch Reading Ease: 85.6
Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level 3.2
An important, relevant read about bravery, kindness, and courage.
Collect the whole I Escaped Series
"a must for every reading list"
Can Hudson survive disaster? Read it and find out!
★★★★★ Over 500 Five-Star Reviews
You, who have dug deep and sifted hard for a story to read, have unearthed an ancient treasure: a mystery from the dusty ages, when a boy could be a hero and fight for the good of all . . .12-year-old Zet and his sister Kat love running their family pottery stall. But it's a struggle to keep afloat, now that their father is away fighting the Hyksos invaders. When Zet and Kat learn that a valuable scroll is missing, the siblings decide to play detective. They set out in search of clues. If this brother and sister team can solve the case, they'll win a huge reward for their family. Their problems will be over! Little do they know what troubles lie ahead. Kids will love this wild adventure. The hunt for answers sends the brave young duo running along the Nile, poking through strange temples bristling with towering pillars, sneaking past walls covered in ancient hieroglyphics, all in an ancient land of glittering gold and mystery that the world has never forgotten.
Praise for Mystery of the Egyptian Scroll:
"A big hit in our library, can't keep it on the shelf." - E. Crow, Librarian
"Action packed" - Middle Grade Fiction Finder
6th grade ELA/SS: "My co-teacher and I have used this book for the past 2 years and the students absolutely love it!" Janine Taft.
Provides a smart step up for readers of Mary Pope Osborne, as it “lends itself to being read by kids moving beyond chapter books.” The short chapters provide easy wins for middle school readers and make it perfect for school reading lists.
~ Packed with fascinating ancient Egypt facts kids will love
~ ACTION. SMART. EXCITING
~ A fast-paced book for boys and girls age 9-12 (Lexile: 490-570)
~ Teachers, librarians, and parents will appreciate the ancient civilizations facts and geography and appropriate language for middle-grade readers ages 8-14 Grades 3-7
~ An action-oriented tale that’s a great way to introduce middle-school youngsters to the world of ancient Egypt
For fans of Geronimo Stilton, National Geographic Readers, DK Eyewitness and DK Readers, Who Was King Tut (Who Was Series), You Wouldn't Want To Be An Egyptian Mummy (You Wouldn't Want To Be Series), Addison Cooke, the Hardy Boys, the Sherlock Academy, Mummies in the Morning (Magic Treehouse) by Mary Pope Osborne, The Secret Lake, The Kingdome Keepers, and Summer of the Woods.
A study guide is available at bit.ly/egyptstudy
"I am 11 years old and I read this book, it was awesome I could not put this book down." ~ Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★
If you love kids mystery stories, grab a copy and begin the adventure!
Welcome back to the world of Zet, where a kid can be a hero and fight for the good of all.
12-year-old Zet is on the trail of his latest mystery: priceless amulets are disappearing all over ancient Egypt. Worse, his best friend is being treated more like a prisoner than a student at a secretive jewelry apprentice school. Are the evil teachers and jewel thefts related? When Zet receives a desperate message hidden inside an amulet, he's determined to rescue his friend. Armed with a brainy sister who can read and write hieroglyphics, Zet searches for clues. Can he expose the wicked plot and take down the criminals before it's too late? Find out in this page-turning mystery!
From the creator of over 300 museum and science center exhibits worldwide comes a story that brings ancient civilizations and Egyptian mythology to life.
What kids are saying:
"I am 11 years old. I could not put this book down."
What parents are saying:
"has reread them more than once!"
What teachers are saying:
"students ask to borrow the book"
Perfect for fans of the Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, Mr. Lemoncello's Library, Rick Riordan's Kane Chronicles, and for all kids who love ancient Egypt. Plunge into action in a land that's home to pyramids and tombs, mummies, the Sphinx, Cleopatra, King Tut, and a pantheon of fascinating gods.
A hero's journey awaits. So don your detective hat, pack your bags, and set off for ancient Egypt!
Welcome back to the world of Zet, where a kid can be a hero and fight for the good of all.
12-year-old Zet is supposed to be helping out at his family pottery stall. But how can he focus when there are mysteries to be solved? Like his latest problem: there's a mummy in town that's haunting the streets at night. Why won't it leave Zet's dusty, ancient civilization in peace? By the beard of Osiris, this new case is destined to throw Zet into serious hot water. Still, he can't help himself. A run-in with the Royal Mummy Maker reveals the strange secrets of mummification. But will it be enough to unwind this puzzling mystery? Zet wants answers. Then again, what kid wouldn't? He'll have to think fast if he wants to rid ancient Egypt of crime. Can Zet unwrap this tangled tale and still make it home for dinner?
From the creator of over 300 museum and science center exhibits worldwide comes a story that brings ancient civilizations and Egyptian mythology to life.
What kids are saying:
"I am 11 years old. I could not put this book down."
What parents are saying:
"has reread them more than once!"
What teachers are saying:
"students ask to borrow the book"
Perfect for fans of the Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, Mr. Lemoncello's Library, Rick Riordan's Kane Chronicles, and for all kids who love ancient Egypt. Plunge into action in a land that's home to pyramids and tombs, mummies, the Sphinx, Cleopatra, King Tut, and a pantheon of fascinating gods.
A hero's journey awaits. So don your detective hat, pack your bags, and set off for ancient Egypt!
From the creator of over 300 museum and science center exhibits worldwide comes an exciting, ancient Egyptian adventure for kids age 8-14.
Ancient Egypt: Ramses is an orphan with a strange skill. He has a magical talent for drawing. His pictures of the gods are so real that they appear to breathe with life. The sight terrifies Ramses' evil caretakers, who call him cursed and punish him for his unique powers. But not everyone thinks he's cursed. When Ramses' parents were alive, they loved him and called his talent a gift. He doesn't know who or what to believe anymore. Then, famous craftsmen come looking for an artist to paint the walls of King Tut's tomb. Ramses longs to win the position. If he does, he might just find where he belongs. But if he fails, he'll never escape his cruel caretakers.
"roller-coaster of a journey"
Ramses' gripping situation keeps even reluctant readers turning pages just to find out what's going to happen next.
An adrenaline-charged, nonstop action book for boys age 8-12 and girls who love tales of values and courage.
~ Packed with fascinating ancient Egypt facts kids will love
~ For kids who love King Tut, Pharaoh Tutankhamen, pyramids, mythology, and ancient gods
~ ACTION. SMART. EXCITING
~ A fast-paced book for boys and girls age 9-12 (Lexile: 490-570)
~ Teachers, librarians, and parents will appreciate the ancient civilizations facts and geography and appropriate language for middle-grade readers ages 8-14 Grades 3-7
~ An action-oriented tale that’s a great way to introduce middle-school youngsters to the world of ancient Egypt
A magical adventure for middle-grade readers who love to explore the world.
"a must for every reading list"
Can Ramses win the position of his dreams? Read it and find out.
It's true: He can't decipher a single hieroglyphic. He's only twelve. But he's the best detective in ancient Egypt.
**Action-packed - Middle Grade Fiction Finder**Note: The paperback edition collects books 1-4 in a single volume and is not a boxed set.
12-year-old Zet is supposed to be helping out at his family pottery stall. But how can he focus when there are mysteries to be solved? When a priceless scroll goes missing, Zet just has to find it--especially after he learns of the incredible reward! But by the beard of Osiris, every case throws him into serious hot water. From missing scrolls to strange amulets, a far-off temple and a haunted mummy, Zet can't help himself. He wants answers. Then again, what kid wouldn't? He'll have to think fast if he wants to rid ancient Egypt of crime and still make it home for dinner.
For a limited time, get all 4 books for the price of 3 in one Amazing 500+ page volume!
The Kid Detective Zet Series Collection includes:
- Mystery of the Egyptian Scroll
- Mystery of the Egyptian Amulet
- Mystery of the Egyptian Temple
- Mystery of the Egyptian Mummy
Travel back to a land of gold and adventure the world has never forgotten, in these well-researched tales from a dusty age. From pyramids to mummies, ancient Egypt forever captures the hearts and minds of young readers.
With over 500 5-star reviews on Amazon and Goodreads, we listened and put the series into one big collection
What readers are saying:
★★★★★ "My ten year old devoured this book!"
★★★★★ "My sixth graders want to borrow the book."
★★★★★ "He chose to read this instead of his hour of screen time!"
★★★★★ "I've finally found something to get her into reading."
★★★★★ "A big hit in our library, can't keep it on the shelf."
★★★★★ "So happy we found something he loves to read!"
★★★★★ "My mummy-obsessed children love this book"
★★★★★ "My two children both beg to read the book"
Click "Buy Now" to read the Kid Detective Zet Collection today!
The parent-approved survival series that celebrates the awesome history of us.
From multi-award winning Ellie Crowe and Scott Peters Short attention spans Ages 8-12 Kid-Powered 15-year-old Zeke is thrilled to be heading west with over eighty settlers on the famed Oregon Trail. But when their wagon train takes an ill-advised short cut, the pioneers find themselves trapped in a frozen mountain pass. As howling winter storms rage around the Donner Party, there’s no way forward or back. Zeke is no mountain climber. He's a horseback-riding fanatic from Illinois. He's way out of his element. Faced with starvation, Zeke must attempt to walk out of the wilderness on sheer willpower alone. Can he ever hope to make it to California? Can he ever hope to escape? Based on actual survivor accounts and hours of research, this inspirational story is exceptionally vivid, swift-paced, and stirring. The Westward Expansion is a tale of Indians and pioneers, mountains, deserts and places where the buffalo roamed, of covered wagons and horses and a new country taking shape. This is the 5th children's book in the I Escaped Series about brave kids who face real-world challenges and find ways to escape. Sure to appeal to fans of books like I Survived by New York Times Bestseller Lauren Tarshis, Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales, stories about America’s West for kids, and Bound For Oregon by Jean Van Leeuwen. Packed with a special section on facts about the Oregon Trail and much more. Includes survivor photos. An adrenaline-charged tale of bravery, fellowship and non-stop action about one of the most poignant tragedies in American history. Recommended for ages 9 and up. This book is for the doers and the dreamers, the cautious and the go-getters, and the survivalists in us all. Because each and every one of us can accomplish miracles.
Welcome back to the world of Zet, where a kid can be a hero and fight for the good of all.
When Zet learns that an Egyptian princess has vanished into thin air, he's determined to investigate. When Pharaoh himself asks him to help, he's ready. The only problem? Zet must travel far from home and family, down the Nile River to an ancient pyramid construction site. With his best friend tagging along, things are bound to turn messy. Hui always manages to find trouble. The two boys set sail on an exciting adventure. But with a suspicious boat captain on their tail and temple pillars mysteriously crashing to the ground, this missing persons case might be their toughest challenge yet!From the creator of over 300 museum and science center exhibits worldwide comes a story that brings ancient civilizations and Egyptian mythology to life.
What kids are saying:
"I am 11 years old. I could not put this book down."
What parents are saying:
"has reread them more than once!"
What teachers are saying:
"students ask to borrow the book"
Perfect for fans of the Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, Mr. Lemoncello's Library, Rick Riordan's Kane Chronicles, and for all kids who love ancient Egypt. Plunge into action in a land that's home to pyramids and tombs, mummies, the Sphinx, Cleopatra, King Tut, and a pantheon of fascinating gods.
A hero's journey awaits. So don your detective hat, pack your bags, and set off for ancient Egypt!
15-year-old Nick battles pirates, gators, and jungle storms when he’s separated from his parents on vacation.
The Survival Series that celebrates the awesome history of us.
From multi-award winning Ellie Crowe and Scott Peters comes a kid-powered, unputdownable adventure.
Short attention spans | Chapter Book | Ages 8-12
When river pirates attack their ferry in the middle of the night, Nick and his family escape on a surfboard. But the Amazon River's wild currents separate Nick and his stepsister from their parents. One minute they're together, the next, Nick and Maddie are lost and alone in a deadly rainforest filled with piranha, jaguars, caimans, and giant anaconda. Worse, they've got angry pirates on their tail and a box of stolen gold. 15-year-old Nick is responsible for 8-year-old Maddie—but it's not easy when his stepsister acts like she hates his guts! Can they find a way to get along and survive in the deadly jungle? Can these brave but frightened kids escape disaster?
The short chapters make for easy wins, and Nick's gripping situation keeps even reluctant readers turning pages just to find out what's going to happen next.
This is the 4th I Escaped adventure in the children's series about brave boys and girls who face real-world challenges and find ways to escape disaster. Follow these inspiring kids while they brainstorm, help others, and hone their problem-solving skills.
Great for kids book clubs and classrooms--a study guide is available at https://tinyurl.com/escaped-pirates
Packed with a special section on pirates and piracy on the Amazon River sure to satisfy curious minds, including fascinating facts about illegal gold mining, deforestation, clearcutting in Brazil, Peru, and the whole South American region.
An adrenaline-charged, nonstop action adventure tale of values and courage.
Collect the whole I Escaped Series
"a must for every reading list"
Can Nick survive disaster? Read it and find out!
"My son abandons his video game controller for this series."
Book 9 in the bestselling I Escaped Series is a gripping kids' survival adventure based on a true disaster.15-year-old Sam is thrilled to be riding a rickety train on a family vacation in Egypt. It sure is different than America! But as the train screeches through the night, a fire erupts in one of the cars. Smoke and sparks begin to spread, and Sam is shocked when the train picks up speed, racing into the dark night. Doesn't the driver know the train is burning? In the panicked crowd, Sam is separated from his parents. All he knows is that he has to stop this out-of-control train and save his family. But how? He doesn't even speak the language. He's just a kid from Washington, DC! He's way out of his element. Still, he refuses to give up. Can Sam survive the worst train disaster in Egypt's history?
This is the 9th I Escaped adventure in the fictional children's series about brave boys and girls who face true, real-world challenges and find ways to survive disaster. Follow these inspiring kids while they brainstorm, help others, and hone their problem-solving skills.
Bonus:
- Contains a bonus fact section on Egyptian pyramids, mummies, and more
- Black and white illustrations bring each chapter to life
The short chapters make for easy wins, and Sam's gripping situation keeps even reluctant readers turning pages to find out what will happen next. A plot-driven, nonstop action book for boys age 8-12 and girls who love tales of survival, values, and courage.
It's the parent-approved Survival Series that celebrates the awesome history of us!
"a must for every reading list"
Can Sam survive disaster? We invite you to read it and find out!
14-year-old Troy is being chased by a wildfire—with his kid sister, his dog, and his cat in tow. Can Troy get them all to safety?
The parent-approved survival series that celebrates the awesome history of us.
"Readers will blaze through the pages at Troy's side!"
Short attention spans | Chapter Book | Ages 8-12 | B&W Illustrations
14-year-old Troy is thrilled to be left in charge when his parents go away overnight. But when he wakes to see a monstrous wildfire racing toward his home, he’s in complete shock. Paradise, California is on fire! Worse, cell reception is down and he can't call his mom and dad to find out what to do. With a kid sister, a dog, and a cat to protect, he knows he has to act. How can he get them all to safety? Troy is no super-hero. He’s a kid who loves pizza, movies, and hanging out with his friends. He’s way out of his element. It's clear they'll never outrun the fire on foot. He starts brainstorming an escape plan. There's only one option open. Will it work? Can this brave boy save the day?
This is the 2nd I Escaped adventure in the children's series about brave boys and girls who face real-world challenges and find ways to escape disaster. Follow these inspiring kids while they brainstorm, help others, and hone their problem-solving skills.
The short chapters make for easy wins, and Troy's gripping situation keeps even reluctant readers turning pages just to find out what's going to happen next.
Based on eyewitness accounts and extensive research, this inspirational story is exceptionally vivid, swift-paced and stirring. The November 2018 Butte County disaster was California's biggest forest fire and has become a defining moment in American disaster history.
Includes a fact section at the back with wildfire information, fire safety tips, and much more. Great for kids book clubs and classrooms! A study guide is available at https://scottpetersbooks.com/downloads/worksheets
The I Escaped Series:
Book 1 - I Escaped North Korea!
Book 2 - I Escaped The California Camp Fire
Book 3 - I Escaped The World's Deadliest Shark Attack
Book 4 - I Escaped Amazon River Pirates
Book 5 - I Escaped The Donner Party
Book 6 - I Escaped The Salem Witch Trials
Book 7 - I Escaped Pirates In The Caribbean
"As a former middle school teacher, I read with an eye towards what my students would have experienced while reading this book. I liked the historical fiction aspect of the plot and found the characters relatable and sympathetic. Both boys and girls would stay engaged in this book, and it is suitable for either silent reading or a whole class activity. Students love putting themselves in the shoes of such a hero. Great read, I highly recommend this book!"
- Reader of I Survived The California Camp Fire
An adrenaline-charged, nonstop action-adventure tale of values and courage.
Join Troy on his race to escape disaster. Young readers will blaze through the pages!
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