How to Steal the Rosetta Stone

Age Range: 13+
Publisher: Tegla Books
Format: Paperback
Genre: Fiction (heist)
ISBN: 978-1068168314
Publication date: 9 October 2025
Print length: 256 pages
Dimensions: 12.7 x 1.2 x 19.5 cm

Synopsis

The Rosetta Stone is the British Museum’s most precious treasure, protected by vibration sensors, surveillance cameras and watchful security guards. But to 15-year-old Hassan Farouk, it’s the Rashid Stone, stolen from Egypt by the British Army two centuries ago.

Would it really be wrong to steal it back?

Author’s note

“This book is dedicated to international school students all over the world. I admire your open-mindedness, your curiosity and your ability to make friends faster than most people can get through customs. You inspired this story.”

Reviews

I absolutely loved this book
The title of this book was what first drew me in, and I was immediately intrigued by the premise. It’s such a unique plot idea and subject matter. I haven’t really come across anything like it before.

As I began reading, I found it to be a fast-paced, fun read, almost like if Ocean’s Eleven were a group of high-schoolers. I enjoyed the environment he created with the mix of international and Egyptian students, each with their own attitudes and perspectives. The cultural differences between them added a lot to the story.
Ray
Goodreads review
I loved this book!
Ocean’s Eleven meets Gangsta Granny in ths outrageous heist adventure for the ages!

The set up is great, the writing smooth and engaging, the characters pretty over the top and funny, you are rooting for them to pull it off.

Changing the point of view from the teens to the head of security as soon as the heist starts is inspired. You literally feel the adrenaline and the dialogue made me laugh out loud!
Annette Megaughin-Helder
Goodreads review
Hooked from the first page
This was a strong start to the series. It had that crime thriller element that I was looking for and I was hooked from the first page. The concept was so well written and worked in this universe.

I enjoyed the use of the heist and was engaged with what was going on. The characters were everything that I wanted. Stephen Davies was able to create something fun and I enjoyed getting to read this.
Kat M.
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