Treasure Hunters Author: Visit Amazon's James Patterson Page | Language: English | ISBN:
031620756X | Format: EPUB
Treasure Hunters Description
From Booklist
Homeschooling takes on a whole new meaning when home is a sailing ship and you have the world’s coolest parents. Not that it matters after your mom goes missing in Cyprus, and, a few months later, your dad (a renowned treasure hunter and oceanographer) disappears from your ship’s deck during a fierce storm in the Caribbean. Along with their older brother and sister, twins Bick and Beck vow to carry on the family treasure-hunting business despite the dangers posed by a vicious rival and his minions, including modern-day pirates in sometimes ludicrous disguises. When not dealing with threats or searching for treasure, the kids wonder which seemingly helpful adults they can trust. Bick narrates the story, while Beck illustrates it. From kidnapping to underwater speargun fights, action is the name of the game here, bolstered by bits of comedy. Although the premise and plot are wholly unconvincing, the fast-paced, first-person narrative is entertaining. With 10 treasures (not to mention two parents) waiting to be discovered, it looks like a new series is on the horizon. HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: It’s a new series co-authored by the #1 New York Times best-selling Patterson. Get ready for demand-ho! Grades 4-6. --Carolyn Phelan
About the Author
James Patterson was selected by readers across America as the Children's Choice Book Awards Author of the Year in 2010. He is the internationally bestselling author of the highly praised Middle School books,
I Funny,
Confessions of a Murder Suspect, and the Maximum Ride, Witch & Wizard, Daniel X, and Alex Cross series. His books have sold over 275 million copies worldwide, making him one of the bestselling authors of all time. He lives in Florida.
Chris Grabenstein is a New York Times bestselling author who has also collaborated with James Patterson on the I Funny series and
Daniel X: Armageddon. He lives in New York City.
Juliana Neufeld is an award winning illustrator whose drawings can be found in books, on album covers and in nooks and crannies throughout the internet. She lives in Toronto.
- Age Range: 8 - 12 years
- Grade Level: 3 - 7
- Series: Treasure Hunters (Book 1)
- Hardcover: 480 pages
- Publisher: Little, Brown and Company (September 16, 2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 031620756X
- ISBN-13: 978-0316207560
- Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.5 x 1.5 inches
- Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
"Treasure Hunters" by James Patterson is an illustrated book that is most suitable for pre-teens although some teenagers could alsolove it due to its adventurous plot and interesting characters.
The book's main characters are four Kidds children, twins Bick and Beck, Tommy and Storm that are quite different by their appearance, but also by their character.
They all grown travelling the world with their parents treasure hunters who are seeking for the submerged valuables with their ship named Lost.
After their parents will disappear due to the sea storm, they will start their own adventure that will bring them to Cayman Islands and further seeking for the great treasure but also trying to find the truth what happened to their parents and are they still alive.
On their way there will be numerous obstacles, like pirates they will encounter and rivals who are looking for the same treasure, therefore their success won't be easy to achieve...
The author made a bit unusual combination of story book and regular novel both using text and lot of illustrations resulting in a work that obviously intend to help kids in their transition from reading picture books to reading books.
Although it's always difficult to judge some work that is intended for completely different audience, this book will be probably popular as other Patterson's books, although it's bit too long and its plot isn't so realistic like it's expected from literature intended for audience older than pre-teens.
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