p ppThis is one of the greatest young adult ventures of our time...ppbrppbrppstrongBeneath the Egyptian desert A mysterious artifact uncovered in a 5000 year old tomb. It is destined to change the fate of the world. And unknowingly, thirteen year old Richie Radcliff and his dog Kippy are all that stand in the way of an unheard of evil.strongpp In the summer of 1948, within the shadow of the Great Pyramids of Egypt Professor Bartholomew Miles unearths an ancient temple complex that has lain hidden beneath the desert sands for more than 5000 years.pp When the Professor and his orphaned assistant enter a chamber dedicated to some unknown, great, and mighty god - they discover a soft metal artifact from the future. This relic proves to be both a gift and a curse from the 20supstsup century. pp In the spring of 1998, thirteen year old Richie Radcliff has no idea that the legend surrounding Richie's ancestral home will plunge him and his mischievous dog Kippy deep into the river destiny, unl