ISBN-13: 9781849398947
RRP: £7.99
Published: 21st October 2011
Length: 224 Pages
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?
"Funny and action packed, this well-paced, smartly written crime caper is just the thing for boys of 8+"Amanda Craig - The Times
"A thrilling adventure."Julia Eccleshare - Guardian
"A cracking thriller packed full of intrigue, danger and daring."Observer
"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