Sam and Alex were best friends, always looking for adventures. One sunny day, as they played in their backyard, they found an ancient, dusty book with pages worn by time. The cover gleamed with the picture of a pyramid.

As they opened the book, a gust of wind swirled around them. Suddenly, they were no longer in their backyard but standing on warm sand, under a vast, blue Egyptian sky.

In front of them stood a majestic pyramid, towering and immense. 'I think we're in ancient Egypt,' whispered Alex in awe. Sam's eyes sparkled with excitement.

They saw people dressed in linen, busy with their daily tasks. A boy about their age noticed them and waved. 'I'm Kofi,' he said. 'Do you want to see a real pharaoh's tomb?'

Sam and Alex nodded eagerly. As they followed Kofi, they passed through a bustling market filled with spices, fruits, and the sounds of bartering.

At the entrance to the pyramid, Kofi showed them hieroglyphs. 'These tell the pharaoh's story,' he explained. The friends listened, fascinated by the pictures telling stories.

They entered the cool, dark pyramid. Kofi led them through narrow passages, each one revealing secrets from a time long past.

Finally, they reached the burial chamber. The walls were covered in gold and colorful drawings. 'This is where the pharaoh rests,' Kofi said softly.

Then, Kofi shared a secret. 'Legend says the pharaoh's treasure is hidden here, protected by a puzzle.' The friends' eyes went wide. 'Can we find it?' Alex asked.

Kofi nodded, pointing to a wall with strange symbols. 'Solve the riddle, and the treasure is yours,' he challenged. Sam, Alex, and Kofi put their heads together.

Finally, they figured it out. A section of the wall slid open, revealing a small room sparkling with gold and precious stones. They had found the pharaoh’s treasure!

As they admired the treasure, the wind picked up again. Sam and Alex waved goodbye to Kofi and found themselves back in their own time, the book closed at their feet.