I read most of the Lone Pine books when I was a child, but this was one of two that I didn't read at that time as we couldn't get hold of it. I've been rereading them recently, and have finally obtained the last 2! This one is now one of my favourites - exciting and fast-paced. These are excellent books if you want your child to read something that has a strong adventure but little violence and no bad language. Nice to have a different character interacting with the usual Lone Piners too, and someone nearer the twins' age - shame he only appeared in this adventure.