The Mission to Find Max: Egypt by Elizabeth Singer Hunt Read Free Book Online

Goodbye
    The Egyptian police soon arrived, and dragged a cocooned Massri into the back of a police van. They threw his henchman, Chai, in behind him.
    â€˜Well,’ Jack said to Massri, ‘so much for ruling the world, huh?’
    Massri mumbled something that sounded a lot like, ‘You haven’t seen the last of me.’
    A policeman slammed the door in his face and climbed into the driver’s seat.

    With a rumble of the engine, the van quickly drove off, and with it, one of the most sinister villains Jack had ever faced.
    â€˜I guess we can return the diadem to Mr Hassan,’ said Max. ‘For a while I didn’t know who to trust.’
    â€˜Why don’t I do it?’ offered Kate. ‘After all, you boys need to get home.’
    Jack smiled at her. ‘Thanks,’ he said.
    Kate began to tap furiously on her Watch Phone. ‘I hope you don’t mind . . .’ she said. ‘I told the Director I’d call.’
    The screen on her Watch Phone sizzled. Jack peered over her shoulder as an image of a man appeared. It was the same man he’d met in Gerald Barter’s office in the Arctic. Now Jack knew the true identity of his boss.
    â€˜Hi, Director,’ Kate said, speaking into her wrist. ‘The package is safe.’
    â€˜Good work, Secret Agent Starlight,’ he replied.
    Jack had never heard the code name ‘Starlight’ before. Suddenly Director Barter noticed Jack and Max in the background.
    â€˜Hello, Secret Agent Courage,’ he said to Jack. ‘I knew I couldn’t keep you away from Egypt for long.’
    Jack smiled at the Director, hoping he wasn’t going to get into trouble for muscling in on Kate’s mission.
    â€˜Happy to see you too, Secret Agent Wisdom,’ said the Director. He was talking to Max.

    When Max had told Jack about his missions, he’d never mentioned his code name. For an older brother, ‘Wisdom’ was a perfect fit.
    â€˜Where’s the diadem?’ the Director asked.
    â€˜Starlight is taking it to Mr Hassan today,’ said Max.
    â€˜Good work,’ he said. ‘All of you. Director Barter signing off.’
    Then the screen went black.
    â€˜Well,’ said Kate, holding up the diadem, ‘I guess I’d better get this to Mr Hassan. It’s been great,’ she said to the boys.
    â€˜It’s been good working with you too,’ said Jack. ‘I’m glad you became a GPF agent.’
    Kate smiled, then threw her arms around him.
    As she pulled back, she planted a kiss on his cheek. Jack blushed. Max cleared his throat.
    â€˜Maybe we can visit you in Cambodia,’ said Jack. He really hoped he’d get a chance to see Kate again.

    â€˜I’d like that,’ she said, smiling.
    â€˜Say hi to your mom for me,’ said Max.
    â€˜I will,’ she said as she waved goodbye and turned to leave. ‘Wish me luck on my next adventure!’
    The boys watched Kate until she was out of sight.
    Jack turned to his brother. ‘I’ve been waiting for months to say this,’ he said. ‘Let’s go home!’
    He took the Portable Map out of his Book Bag. He opened it out and put it on the ground. Pulling out a small flag of England, Jack stuck it on the right place. He grabbed his brother’s hand and held on tight.
    Jack yelled, ‘Off to England!’ A brilliant light flashed, and he and Max disappeared.

Chapter 15:
The Trip Home
    When they returned home, they found themselves in Jack’s bedroom. There was a knock at the door.
    â€˜How’s the homework going?’ came their mother’s voice.
    Jack and Max looked at each other. Jack started to giggle. If only his mom knew.
    â€˜Great,’ he said. ‘Come in and I can show you.’
    The door opened. When Corinne saw Max standing there, she nearly fainted from the shock.
    â€˜Max!’ she exclaimed as she ran over to him. She hugged him tight. ‘What are