The Treasure Hunters
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A gripping, page-turning mystery adventure from the bestselling author of modern classic The Goldfish Boy When lonely Vincent is forced to go on an outdoor activity weekend with three other kids from his class, he’s counting the seconds until he can escape home. But one of his classmates is hiding a secret: she’s convinced there’s pirate treasure buried deep within a nearby mountain. Suddenly, this boring trip becomes an exciting adventure! But a thief is hot on the trail, intent on stealing the loot for themselves… can the Treasure Hunters work together to stop them?
- for fans of Frank Cottrell Boyce’s Millions and classic action adventure movie The Goonies
- funny, moving and a real page-turner
- a sensitive depiction of a hero with dyspraxia
PRAISE FOR LISA THOMPSON BOOKS Goldfish Boy “an utterly captivating read”BookTrust“This empathetic debut is a middle-grade whodunit with a very special heart.” Kirkus“a heart-warming tale” Books for Keeps The Light Jar Shortlisted for the Children’s Book Awards 2019, Books for Older Readers Category “bags of empathy to a deftly plotted tale” The Guardian“A hugely endearing boy hero” The Times The Day I Was Erased “Lisa Thompson’s light touch in delicately exploring emotional wellbeing means the story can be enjoyed by younger children and teenagers alike and can help begin important conversations about memory loss, parental discord and the meaning of friendship.” BookTrust
Our April 2023 Ages 9-10 Book of the Month
Our Book of the Month for ages 9+ is The Treasure Hunters, a twisty new mystery from critically acclaimed author Lisa Thompson. Vincent is quiet and invisible at school so when forced to take part in an outdoor activity weekend he’s counting down the seconds until he can return home. Things take a turn though when one of his classmates reveals a secret: she’s convinced there’s pirate treasure buried deep within a nearby mountain. Suddenly the boring trip is an exciting adventure, complete with an unscrupulous thief hot on the trail and intent on stealing the loot for themselves! Can the Treasure Hunters work together to stop them?
The Treasure Hunters is a funny and moving page-turner, perfect for fans of Frank Cottrell Boyce’s Millions and 80’s classic The Goonies. It’s also a celebration of diversity and inclusivity featuring a sensitive depiction of a hero with dyspraxia. Lisa Thompson is the bestselling author of the modern classic The Goldfish Boy, and this is yet another heart-warming story which tackles tough issues.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780702301605
Publisher
Date published
April 13th, 2023
Accelerated Reader
AR book level: 4.7; Middle years; 9.0 points
Other details
- 336 pages
Condition
New
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