Kendra and her little brother, Jake, get lost in a sandstorm in the Egyptian desert and emerge to find themselves on a quest which will change their lives forever. Together they come face to face with hunger, cold and some fearsome characters while they chase across Egypt in search of very unusual treasure. The angsty teenager and her courageous little brother visit some of Egypt's most famous sites and travel by train, camel, caleche and felucca to unravel one of Ancient Egypt's most fascinating mysteries. Just when it appears that all is lost, Kendra and Jake discover the greatest prize of all, a prize which changes their lives forever.