Review
`A modern-day treasure hunt...worth a look for the 9+ audience.'
--The Bookbag
'A thrilling adventure.' --Julia Eccleshare, GUARDIAN
'One of the best children's adventure stories of the year.' --Books for Keeps
'A stunning treasure story . . . fast-paced, exciting and very realistic. Highly recommended.' --Mandy Southgate, Blogcritics.org
`A cracking thriller packed full of treasure, intrigue, danger and daring.' --Julia Eccleshare, LoveReading4Kids
'A thrilling tale.'
--Carousel
--The Bookbag
'A thrilling adventure.' --Julia Eccleshare, GUARDIAN
'One of the best children's adventure stories of the year.' --Books for Keeps
'A stunning treasure story . . . fast-paced, exciting and very realistic. Highly recommended.' --Mandy Southgate, Blogcritics.org
`A cracking thriller packed full of treasure, intrigue, danger and daring.' --Julia Eccleshare, LoveReading4Kids
'A thrilling tale.'
--Carousel
Book Description
An thrilling and humorous modern-day treasure hunt.
Product Description
Buried treasure. Ruthless gangsters. An ancient clue . . .
Our Captayne took the pinnace ashore and I went with hym and six men also, who were sworne by God to be secret in al they saw. Here we buried five chests filled with gold.
Tom Trelawney was looking for excitement. Now he's found it. With his eccentric uncle Harvey, he's travelling to South America on a quest for hidden gold. But Harvey has some dangerous enemies and they want the treasure too. Who will be the first to uncover the secrets of the mysterious island?
About the Author
Josh Lacey is the author of The Grk Series, Bearkeeper and the Misfitz Mysteries. He worked as a journalist, a screenwriter and a teacher before writing his first book for children, A Dog Called Grk. He lives in London with his wife and daughter.