Trained as archaeologists, the authors of this book tell the story of Daniel, who really wants to be a detective.  When he is assigned a project on the Dead Sea Scrolls, he discovers that there are bigger mysteries than burglaries and murders.  His investigation takes him to the Shrine of the Book at the Israel Museum, Jerusalem,  and then to Qumran in the Judean Desert, where an archaeologist guides him to the strange ancient community where the scrolls were found. 

Lighthearted illustrations accompany photographs that bring this story to life as we get to know Daniel, his family and the people he meets along the way.  Young readers who want to get a feel for life in Israel today while learning about the country's most exciting archaeological find will enjoy following Daniel's progress.