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During a river cruise through ancient desert lands, the children begin an adventure that quickly turns into a daring quest. While exploring, Bill disappears, and the young travelers—together with Kiki the parrot—find themselves trapped beneath a forgotten temple that has not been entered for 7,000 years. The story follows their efforts to escape and uncover the mysteries hidden beneath the ruins.
First publish date: August 22, 1975
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Enid Blyton
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