Books like Trouble in Timbuktu by Cristina Kessler

In *The Wishing Spell*, twin siblings are transported to a world where classic fairy‑tale characters live in unexpected roles—a warrior Red Riding Hood, a hidden Frog Prince, and a pregnant Snow White ruler—while they must navigate perilous lands to reach Snow White’s castle.

Two twin brothers and sisters navigate the pressures of perfection at their prestigious high school, as they struggle to balance their academic ambitions with their own unique personalities and desires.

Twins Jake and Lily's friendship is tested when one decides to hang out with a bully.

Twins, magic, and chaos in New York: Conner and Alex confront the impossible in this thrilling conclusion to the Land of Stories series.

A mystery novel set in Paris that explores family secrets and the complicated relationship between a detective and the man she loves.

Allie discovers the truth about her boyfriend's death, but not before her past is revealed.

The Kidd children discover a forbidden treasure while investigating a missing person case in China and Germany.

A new teacher's sneakers are stolen, and the four children must track the thief and find their sneakers.

Twins Ben and Zoe are sent by their uncle Dr. Stephen Fisher to rescue an orphaned giant panda cub, which has wandered from its sanctuary after the 2008 earthquake in China's Sichuan Province.

A magical chocolate shop in London, where children must battle evil villains to save the world from a recipe that could destroy the universe.

"Originally published in 1983, this book deals with the precolonial history of the Islamic West African city of Timbuktu. The book traces the fortunes of this fabled city from its origins in the twelfth century, and more especially from around 1400 onwards, to the French conquest in the late nineteenth century. The study rests upon a comprehensive utilisation of the Timbuktu sources, including the well-known chronicles or tarikhs of Timbuktu. The author focuses on the role of scholars and, in so doing, he provides a fresh study of a learned community in sub-Saharan Africa. Additionally, the study shows that the scholars occupied a position of leadership and authority in the social structure of the city. Hence, in providing fuller understanding of the role of scholars and their status as 'notables', the work makes it possible to understand the enigma which has surrounded this extraordinary city throughout its history. It contributes an important perspective for historians of Africa, the Middle East and Islam."

Twins Jess and Josh travel back in time to the ancient Roman city of Pompeii in search of their uncle. But can they find him and escape before Mount Vesuvius erupts?

Twins John and Philippa face evil djinn twins trying to rob the grave of Genghis Khan.