Genre: Middle
Grade/Action/Adventure/Mystery/Detectives
Description:
Will Grainger is new to Knightsbridge, California. Since his parents’
separation, Will has relocated five times in six years. This time, Will is
hoping to establish some roots and make a few friends. When the remains of the
notorious Spanish pirate, El Cazador are unearthed in Knightsbridge, gold fever
erupts, bringing thousands of treasure seekers to the sleepy California town.
Author:
Timothy Taylor traveled around a lot as a kid to places like
California, Massachusetts, and Saudi Arabia. He loved reading mysteries and
decided he’d write one too for kids like his son.
Bob Sheard, a web publisher, enjoys writing, investing, and spending
quality time with his wife and two children in and around Cincinnati, Ohio.
Appraisal:
In a fast-paced descriptive style middle grade students enjoy, the
writing team of Bob Sheard and Timothy Taylor tell a fascinating story of
friendship, mystery, and adventure.
While researching in the town’s public library, Will meets other
seventh graders with treasure fever. Mikey is an electronics buff, Susan is a
computer wiz, and Evelyn has an amazing aptitude for photography. Joined with
Will’s knowledge of the outdoors, these young sleuths are seemingly unbeatable,
except for the fact that professional treasure hunters are on their tail
willing to prevent their success at all costs.
The Hunt
for the Well Hidden Treasure is an exciting read for kids, teens, and adults
alike.
FYI:
Added for
Reprise Review: The Hunt
for the Well Hidden Treasure was a nominee in the Children's/Middle Grade
category for B&P 2015 Readers' Choice Awards. Original review ran May 12,
2014.
Rating:
***** Five Stars
Reviewed
by: Michael Thal
Approximate
word count: 40-45,000 words
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