The Basilisk's Lair (Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist Series #2)

Nate Fludd is back in the camel saddle in pursuit of a missing, deadly basilisk—the King of Serpents. As if saving a Dhughani village from the beast isn’t hard enough, Nate and Aunt Phil must begin to solve the mystery of his parents’ disappearance and protect The Fludd Book of Beasts from a sinister man who always seems to be one step ahead of them. This is the perfect adventure for boys and girls not quite ready for longer texts.