Thirteen-year-old Daniel Barker has a magical book from Egypt which gives him 99 wishes. They are to be used for good. Dan has been ignoring the rules and awakened the Mummy's blight so Grandma takes him to Egypt to find a cure. While visiting the museum in Cairo, zombies chase Dan into a room. There he is befriended by Ramesses II's son, Meryatum, who helps Dan in his quest. Riding a chariot, escaping from crocodiles, chasing tomb robbers, temples, palaces, papyrus scrolls, a cunning high priest and much more await him. Will Dan be able to stop the Mummy's blight?