The Boy Fortune Hunters in Egypt

The story follows a young boy who inherits a large sum of money from his uncle and decides to travel the world with his friends. They embark on an adventure in Egypt where they become embroiled in a mystery involving a valuable treasure and a sinister plot by a group of thieves. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and challenges as they navigate the ancient ruins and temples of Egypt.

By L. Frank Baum · First published 1908 · Genre: Adventure, Children's Literature, Fantasy · 20 chapters · 58,844 words

First lines

I was standing on the deck of the _Seagull_, looking over the rail and peering into the moonlight that flooded the bay where we lay at anchor, when the soft dip of an oar caught my ear.

It was the softest dip in the world, stealthy as that of an Indian, and in the silence that reigned aboard ship I stood motionless, listening for a repetition of the sound.

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The Boy Fortune Hunters in Egypt is listed on Textopian as a novel by L. Frank Baum, dated 1908 CE.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: L. Frank Baum
• Date: 1908 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Adventure, Children's Literature, Fantasy, Mystery, Historical Fiction
• Length: 58,844 words
• Structure: 20 chapters, 1,086 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Adventure — The plot centers around a journey filled with exploration and excitement in a foreign land.
• Children's Literature — The narrative is aimed at a younger audience, featuring themes and characters relatable to children.
• Fantasy — Elements of magic and fantastical occurrences are woven into the storyline.
• Mystery — The characters encounter puzzles and challenges that require problem-solving and intrigue.

Tags

Adventure · Children's Literature · Egyptian Setting · Fantasy · Friendship · Humor · Imagination · Juvenile Fiction · Mystery · Pirate Story · Quest · Romance

Contents

• The Runaway
• Our Venture
• An Obstinate Passenger
• A Riot and a Rescue
• The Professor's Secret
• The Treasure of the Ancients
• A Great Undertaking
• Gege-Merak
• Across the Black Mountains
• Deep in the Desert Sands
• Taking Chances
• Abdul Hashim Explains
• Prisoners
• The Well of the Scorpions
• Van Dorn Turns Traitor
• The Mad Camel
• Iva
• Ketti Proves a Friend
• Lovelace Pasha
• The Khedive Takes the Last Trick-But One

More by L. Frank Baum

• The Enchanted Buffalo (1919)
• The Tigers Eye: A Jungle Fairy Tale (1902)
• A Kidnapped Santa Claus (1902)
• The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900)
• Tip Manufactures a Pumpkinhead (1906)
• The Marvelous Powder of Life (1905)
• The Flight of the Fugitives (1907)
• Tip Makes an Experiment in Magic (1903)
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