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In the tradition of Nancy Drew, four kids and one grandfather in Miami tackle a decades-old mystery in this first book in the action-packed and funny Sherlock Society middle grade series from New York Times bestselling, Edgar Award–winning author James Ponti!Siblings Alex and Zoe Sherlock take their last name as inspiration when choosing a summer job. After all, starting a detective agency has to be better than babysitting (boring), lawn mowing (sweaty), or cleaning out the attic (boring and sweaty). Their friends Lina, an avid bookworm, and Yadi, an aspiring cinematographer, join the enterprise, and Alex and Zoe's retired reporter grandfather offers up his sweet aquamarine Cadillac convertible and storage unit full of cold cases. The group's first target is the long-lost treasure supposedly hidden near their hometown Miami. Their investigation into the local doings of famed gangster Al Capone leads them to a remote island in the middle of the Everglades where they find alarming evidence hinting at corporate corruption. Together with Grandpa's know-how and the kids'intelligence—plus some really slick gadgets—can the Sherlock Society root out the conspiracy?

Squadron Leader “Dizzy” Digswell thinks he has found, in a desert cave, treasure from the ancient city of Ophir. Having formed a syndicate of treasure-hunters with Dizzy, Ginger and Bertie, Biggles finds himself involved in a highly unofficial adventure in Arabia, a country known to some members of the fighting services as “Hell's Gates”...

Biggles of the Air Police has been called upon to fly over many lands, but on this assignment he must not only pit his wits against a formidable opponent but do so in what is acknowledged the most treacherous climate on earth for any type of craft, land, sea or air—Tierra del Fuego.

Three starred reviews! “Heartfelt and hilarious, witty and wise, with indelible characters and laugh-out-loud humor. A fantastic read for any season of the year.” —Stuart Gibbs, New York Times bestselling author In New York Times bestselling author Morgan Matson's middle grade debut “brimming with heart, summer nostalgia, and a bit of mystery” (Julie Murphy, #1 New York Times bestselling author), a young girl gets to know her mom's side of the family and hunts for hidden treasure over the course of one chaotic summer.For as long as Ryanna Stuart can remember, her summers have been spent with her father and his new wife. Just the three of them, structured, planned, and quiet. But this summer is different. This summer, she's received a letter from her grandparents—grandparents neither she nor her dad have spoken to since her mom's death—inviting her to stay with them at an old summer camp in the Poconos. Ryanna accepts. She wants to learn about her mom. She wants to uncover the mystery of why her father hasn't spoken to her grandparents all these years. She's even looking forward to a quiet summer by the lake. But what she finds are relatives…so many relatives! Aunts and uncles and cousins upon cousins—a motley, rambunctious crew of kids and eccentric, unconventional adults. People who have memories of her mom from when she was Ryanna's age, clues to her past like a treasure map. Ryanna even finds an actual, real-life treasure map! Over the course of one unforgettable summer—filled with s'mores and swimming, adventure and fun, and even a decades-old mystery to solve—Ryanna discovers a whole new side of herself and that, sometimes, the last place you expected to be is the place where you really belong.

Der kleine Bär und der kleine Tiger träumen vom'größten Glück der Erde'- vom Reichtum. Und wo liegt der? In der Erde natürlich! Also graben sie. Überall suchen sie den Schatz. Dabei treffen sie auf viele Andere, die auch das Glück suchen. Und schließlich werden sie tatsächlich reich - verlieren aber gleich wieder alles und kehren zurück in ihr gemütliches Haus am Fluss.

Prepare yourself for a captivating and mysterious adventure with Robert Louis Stevenson's'Treasure Island'. This timeless classic transports you to a world of pirates, hidden treasures, and dangerous plots.Follow in the footsteps of Jim Hawkins, a fearless young boy, as he embarks on a perilous quest in search of Captain Flint's legendary treasure. Aboard the Hispaniola ship, Jim encounters colorful characters, like the enigmatic Long John Silver, whose intentions are far from clear.Between epic battles, betrayals, and twists, this thrilling story will keep you on the edge of your seat until the last page. You'll be transported to a secluded island, filled with secrets and dangers, where every step could bring you closer to the treasure or to death.'Treasure Island'is much more than a simple pirate tale. It's an exploration of themes like friendship, courage, and loyalty, with memorable characters and profound life lessons. Robert Louis Stevenson's immersive writing plunges you into the heart of the action, making you feel the excitement of the fights and the adrenaline of the treasure hunt.An adventure literature essential,'Treasure Island'is a captivating tale that has fascinated generations of readers. Dive into this unforgettable story and let yourself be carried away by the spirit of adventure and discovery. An epic journey awaits you, where pirates reign supreme, and the treasure is within reach.ABOUT THE AUTHORRobert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a famous Scottish writer known for his adventure and horror novels. He is particularly renowned for his masterpiece'Treasure Island'(1883), which has captivated the imaginations of readers worldwide. Stevenson also wrote'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'(1886), a tale exploring the duality of human nature. His vivid writing style and talent for creating unforgettable characters made him one of the most beloved writers of his time. Stevenson traveled extensively and drew inspiration from his experiences, reflected in his exotic and adventure-filled narratives.

A visit to Biggles'uncle, Dickpa, lands Biggles, Algy and mechanic Smyth in a dangerous adventure looking for an ancient Inca treasure hoard.Das E-Book The Cruise of the Condor wird angeboten von Alien Ebooks und wurde mit folgenden Begriffen kategorisiert: pilot;adventure;action;british;classic;novel;historical

In'Tom Swift and His Undersea Search,'Tom and his friends set out on an adventure to search for a treasure said to be located on the floor of the Atlantic Ocean. They use a state-of-the-art underwater diving vessel to explore the ocean depths and face many challenges, including dangerous sea creatures and treacherous underwater terrain. Through their bravery and determination, Tom and his friends are able to locate the treasure and make a great discovery that will change their lives forever.

“In The Tiger's Lair” is the story of the return of Stanley Livingston and Ted Boyle to the Andes Mountains of Peru to complete their search for the hidden treasure of the Incas. It is a separate and complete story in itself—one may read and understand it without having read “The Hidden People.”

Anxious for adventure and still longing for the sea, Harald, the young Viking hero of VIKING'S DAWN, is readily persuaded to join Prince Arkil of Denmark in a quest lor the treasure guarded by the Irish giant, Grummoch. Thus begins a strange and exciting series of adventures which take Harald and his shipmates from their native fjords to Ireland, Moorish Spain, and across the Mediterranean to the golden domes of Constantinople (Miklagard), and after many hardships overland through Central Europe to their home again. Full of color and movement, of battles and escapes, of long voyages across most of the known world, of treachery and loyalty, of courage and steadfast friendships, the story describes with sympathy and understanding a world younger and harsher than the one we know. An exciting adventure story in a remarkable setting.

After Howell Davis sails off with his treasure (and Phoebe's phone!), the kids reveal the trickster's plan to the crew of the Ranger. They meet Captain Calico Jack, but despite Max's warnings, Phoebe angers the captain. She has to figure out how to avoid walking the plank, or else she'll be fed to the fish. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Spellbound is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Phoebe is frantic over losing her phone in the storm, but she has bigger problems. Howell Davis, a known trickster, says he will only bring Phoebe and her brother home if they help him steal some treasure back from another pirate. The kids don disguises and board the enemy ship, where they make a startling discovery. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Spellbound is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Sent away to the country after a particularly unruly episode, the well-meaning but wayward Bastable children solemnly vow to reform their behaviour. But their grand schemes for great and virtuous deeds lead to just as much mayhem as their ordinary games, and sometimes more. (Amazon)

Excerpt:'“Dear Mark: Whenever I sit down to write to you it seems to me I can think of nothing to say, but to marvel at the extraordinary rumpus you have kicked up at West Point. Every time I hear from there you are doing still more incredibly impossible acts, until I expect to hear next that you have been made superintendent or something. However, in this letter I really have something else to tell you about, but I shall put it off to the last and keep you in suspense. “Well, I hear that, not satisfied with defying the yearlings to haze you, and actually keeping them from doing it, which is something no plebe has ever dared to dream of before, you have gone on to still further recklessness. They say that you have gotten half a dozen other plebes to back you up, and that, to cap the climax, you actually dared to go to one of the hops. Well, I do not know what to say to that; it simply takes my breath away. I should like to have been there to see him doing it. They say that Grace Fuller, the girl you saved from drowning, got all the girls to promise to dance with you, and that the end of the whole business was the yearlings stopped the music and the hop and left in disgust. I fairly gasp when I picture that scene. “I hesitate to give an original person like you advice. You never heeded what I gave you anyway, but went right ahead in your own contrariness to do what you pleased. I guess you were right. But I want to warn you a little. By your unheard-of daring in going to that hop you have incurred the enmity of not only the yearlings, whom you have beaten at every turn, but also of the powerful first class as well. And they will never stop until they subdue you. I don't know what they'll try, but it will be something desperate, and you must stand the consequences. You'll probably have to take turns fighting every man in the class. When I come back I expect to find you buried six feet deep in court-plaster.”'

Phoebe has never encountered a pirate like Anne Bonny. First, she saves the girl from walking the plank. Then, she helps save Calico Jack's ship. But now, she's in charge of the ship while the captain's away and is giving Phoebe orders. Phoebe feels like she is out of control, but as she works, she gains confidence in her pirate skills. That is if she can keep her cool with Anne Bonny's latest plan to steal back her rubies. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Spellbound is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Four friends know that being a geek is a superpower -- and they're about to prove it as they solve a puzzlemaker's last clue and uncover a long lost treasure!The GEEKs:Gina, Edgar, Elena, and Kevin have been best friends for as long as they can remember. So when their arch-nemesis points out that their initials make them literally GEEKs, they decide to go with it.The problem:The GEEKs'hometown of Elmwood was once the headquarters of the famous toymaker Maxine Van Houten. Her popular puzzle sphere, the Bamboozler, put the town on the map. But Maxine passed away long ago. Now the toy factory is shutting down, and Elena's mom and Kevin's dad are losing their jobs. They might have to move—and that would mean splitting up the GEEKs!The quest:Maxine left one final puzzle, a treasure hunt that could save the town and keep the friends together. But only those who know and love Elmwood best will be able to solve it. GEEKs to the rescue!

It started out as a small zombie problem. Then four more zombies tagged along. Now there are too many to count! From the acclaimed illustrator of Flora & Ulysses comes the exciting conclusion to the Zombie Problems trilogy.After facing an alligator attack and a paddle boat accident in search of the zombie stone, August comes out unscathed...but emptyhanded. At least Claudette is still by his side, along with a few more zombies. Of course, it isn't long before a few zombies becomes a horde, and August has so many questions: What is he supposed to do with all of these zombies? What is his Aunt Orchid hiding? Will his life ever be like Stella Starz (in her own life)? And most importantly, will he ever find the zombie stone and get everything back to normal?

The Story of the Treasure Seekers is a children's adventure novel by Edith Nesbit. First published in 1899, the book follows a group of siblings who set about restoring the family fortune after their father loses his business. It's the first book in the Bastable Children series, and it's Nesbit's most popular novel.

Phoebe and Max have escaped from the gentleman pirate's clutches only to find themselves at the mercy of another. But when the dangerous Blackbeard accuses them of stealing his scepter, he throws them in the brig! Can the kids figure out who the real thief is and prove their innocence in hopes of getting back to Doubloons? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Spellbound is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

The defiant, fierce heroine of Daughter of the Pirate King returns in this rip-roaring high-seas adventure'This lady Jack Sparrow is back, and she's fiercer and wittier than ever!'Elly Blake, author of Frostblood Alosa's mission is finally complete. Not only has she recovered all three pieces of the map to a legendary hidden treasure, but the pirates who originally took her captive are now prisoners on her ship. First mate Riden, still unfairly attractive and unexpectedly loyal, is a constant distraction, but now he's under her orders. And she takes great comfort in knowing that the villainous Vordan will soon be facing her father's justice. When Vordan exposes a secret her father has kept for years, Alosa and her crew find themselves in a deadly race with the feared Pirate King. Despite the danger, Alosa knows they will recover the treasure first... After all, she is the daughter of the Siren Queen.

Three friends discover a treasure chest full of pirate gold. But when the chest goes missing, they must find the thief! Carefully leveled text and charming illustrations make this a perfect read for early fluent readers.

It's payback time! The misfits plan to steal valuable treasure from the Courage--the ship that abandoned Jinx during a terrible storm. But when Jerry and Jinx don disguises and sneak aboard, they are surprised to discover something more precious than any pirate's gold. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Spellbound is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

The Greyling's Treasure has been lost for many years, but Jeffrey, Susan, and John Greyling find an old map showing where the treasure is hidden while staying with their grandparents. Of course, they decide to find the treasure before their grandparents sell the family home to Mr Potts. However, Mr Potts—whom the children have nicknamed Mr. Pots of Money—is also interested in the treasure, so it becomes a race to see who will find it first...

A search for treasure reveals the toxic consequences of modern life in this thrilling adventure set against the backdrop of the world's largest e-waste dump. Theo lives and works in Agbogbloshie in Ghana, a vast dumping ground for the world's broken electronics. He spends his days scouring the trash for scraps of metal to sell for cash, while dreaming of going to school and escaping this harsh life. The money Theo makes is barely enough to pay for lessons, so when Emmanuel turns up with talk of buried treasure, Theo sees a chance to get out of Trashland. But Emmanuel's presence draws the attention of a local gang, and Theo starts to wonder if his new friend is keeping dangerous secrets...

Ella is sent to the island of Jersey to stay with her aunt and has no idea what is in store for her once she arrives. Making new friends – both young and old – Ella has the opportunity to explore the island of Jersey and to discover many of its amazing sights. With her friends James and Marcus, she embarks on a mysterious trail in the quest for long-forgotten treasure. With the amazing help of a startling source, the children begin to realise that there is something more important in life than treasure.

Elmer, Wilbur, and a brave troop of elephants set out on a quest to find the famous Lost Treasure of the jungle. When they stumble across a beautiful forgotten temple, Elmer's friends rush inside, eager to find the Lost Treasure before them, but Elmer appears to have stopped searching... A new Elmer tale from master storyteller David McKee that delivers just as much pathos as the very first.

Ivy and Bean go searching for treasure in Book 12—the final story in the New York Times bestselling early chapter book series!It's Career Day at Emerson Elementary School, and all the students have to choose what they want to be when they grow up. No problem. Best friends Ivy and Bean already have that all figured out. At least, they thought so, until they met Herman the Treasure Hunter. Now everyone in the second grade is looking for treasure—and finding it. Everyone except Ivy and Bean, that is. They need to get out their shovels and turn up some treasure on the double!• A laugh-out-loud adventure• Bestselling series—more than 6 million copies sold!• From beloved author Annie Barrows and award-winning illustrator Sophie BlackallIvy and Bean make Career Day—and every day—so much fun with their mischievous antics.• Children's books for kids age 6–9• Great early chapter book series for boys and girls• Perfect for fans on the Judy Moody, Dory Fantasmagory, and Clementine series

In this second book of the charming and heartfelt chapter series that is Judy Moody meets Netflix's One Day at a Time, will Dominguita find that X marks the spot?When Dominguita finds an old map in the back of an even older book in her beloved library, she is excited to see a telltale X marking an unknown place. Everyone knows that X marks the spot for treasure—and Dom knows that means a new adventure for her, Pancho, and Steph! But everyone seems to think that the map, while fun, probably isn't real. Dom is determined to prove them wrong. And as the trio starts to uncover the mystery of the map, they realize that it has closer ties to the community they love than they could have imagined.

Piper and Percy have been arguing all day. Then their parents give them a map and drop them off on a secret island for their first treasure hunt. They have to work together! Piper and Percy swim in a waterfall, play with a monkey, and laugh together. But they don't find the treasure. At the end of the day, their parents tell them they did find the treasure - friendship. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO. Professionally translated.

Nancy investigates a small ship cottage at the Chatham estate and discovers a connection between the mysterious occurrences at the cottage and an island where a lost treasure is said to be buried. With one half of a map, Nancy sets out to find a missing twin brother who holds the other half. The mystery becomes dangerous when an assailant hears about the treasure and is determined to push Nancy off the trail. Can she endure this and other grave dangers, and recover in time to solve the mystery?

La Isla del Tesoro reúne todos los elementos de la gran novela de aventuras clásica: una equis en el mapa, un joven huérfano con ansias de aventura, navegación en barcos de vela, intrigas y traiciones, ínsulas exóticas… Es el libro de aventuras inmarcesible al que ningún otro corsario ha podido hacer sombra. Como otros grandes clásicos de la literatura universal (Frankenstein o Alicia en el país de las maravillas) se dice de él que la idea le surgió a su autor en una racha de mal tiempo que le tenía confinado en casa a él y su familia, y que la trama surgió para entretener a su hijastro. Al parecer, primero le dibujó el mapa de la isla con el tesoro enterrado. Y a partir de ahí empezó a escribir la historia. Una historia protagonizada por el adolescente Jim Hawkins, que trabaja en la posada de sus padres. El día en que un viejo marinero taciturno y malhumorado llega para alojarse, la vida de Jim y su familia cambiará. El huésped posee un mapa que sus patibularios compinches anhelan, y que, por azar, va a parar a manos del joven hostalero. Empieza entonces una aventura por el mar para viajar a la isla caribeña que esconde el tesoro. El cocinero contratado en el puerto, un tal John Silver, y la tripulación, no son de fiar. Pronto protagonizarán un motín para apoderarse del mapa y comenzar a cavar en busca del cofre lleno de oro. Los piratas, sin embargo, no esperan que el joven Jim –y algún aliado inesperado– pueda afrontar la situación y burlar los ataques de los despiadados bucaneros.

En esta historia los Jumbalees van en búsqueda de un tesoro escondido. Se dividen en dos grupos, tres de ellos buscan en la playa y los otros cuatro en la jungla. Encuentran varios objetos interesantes, pero un objeto de color dorado enterrado en la arena de la playa es el que les causa mayor emoción. ¿Es un tesoro valioso, cómo llegó allí y a quién le pertenece? Esta serie de cuentos ilustrados para niños trata sobre los Jumbalees, un grupo de criaturas jóvenes y coloridas que viven y juegan juntas en una isla exótica cerca del océano. Se comportan como niños humanos, trabajando juntas, incluso cuando no están de acuerdo, mientras se abren paso a emocionantes y a veces aterradoras aventuras. Sus interacciones sociales les ayudan a prepararse para tratar con otros y con el mundo que les rodea, y su lealtad y humor les permiten superar los obstáculos a los que se enfrentan. Las coloridas ilustraciones de los dibujos animados de estos libros de cuentos hacen que la lectura sea más divertida para los niños.

Robert Louis Stevenson wrote this book in 1881 and it soon became a children's classic. But today it is even more than that: this novel is considered one of the greatest milestones in English-language literature, a coming-of-age story that resonates with both children and adults. Pervaded by extreme adventures, fights and traps, bloody deaths, drifting boats amid, terrifying storms and stunning discoveries, it all begins with the death of Billy Bones, owner of a key to a fortune. After his death, young Jim Hawkins stumbles upon the old pirate's map for the legendary Treasure Island. But the path to getting there, after assembling a crew full of memorable characters, won't be easy, as a series of deadly villains, wild beasts and savages are ready to stop Hawkins from getting to this fortune. And if Jim wants to find the treasure buried by the iconic Captain Flint, he must also defeat the most famous pirate on the high seas.

Travel around the United States of America with twins Finn and Molly in this new chapter book series that highlights a different state in each book! This time, they're discovering BIG treasure in the great state of Texas!Magic and mystery from sea to shining sea!Welcome to the Alamo! PET, the magical camper, flies Finn and Molly Parker to San Antonio, Texas. The twins know they're more than just tourists--they have work to do! Their mission? Help their new friend, Carlos, find buried treasure. But something's funny about Carlos's map, and Finn and Molly begin to think maybe they're looking for treasure that's not just silver and gold...Each Magic on the Map book includes a map of the US, a map of the state that Finn and Molly visit, and 10 amazing facts about that state!Don't miss the other Magic on the Map adventures! Magic on the Map #1: Let's Mooove! and Magic on the Map #2: The Show Must Go On.

“Fifteen men on the Dead Man's Chest Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum! Drink and the devil had done for the rest Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum!”Sit back, relax, and enjoy this classic, beloved adventure.Treasure Island has proved unimaginably influential on our collective culture, defining our perception of pirates - adorned with parrots on their shoulder and treasure maps in their hand.As you follow the lives of Billy Bones, Jim Hawkins, and Long John Silver, you will soon understand why Robert Louis Stevenson is a storyteller that has endured throughout time, and why this story in particular is one of the most frequently referenced and dramatised novels of all time.The Legend Classics series:Around the World in Eighty DaysThe Adventures of Huckleberry FinnThe Importance of Being EarnestAlice's Adventures in WonderlandThe MetamorphosisThe Railway ChildrenThe Hound of the BaskervillesFrankensteinWuthering HeightsThree Men in a BoatThe Time MachineLittle WomenAnne of Green GablesThe Jungle BookThe Yellow Wallpaper and Other StoriesDraculaA Study in ScarletLeaves of GrassThe Secret GardenThe War of the WorldsA Christmas CarolStrange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr HydeHeart of DarknessThe Scarlet LetterThis Side of ParadiseOliver TwistThe Picture of Dorian GrayTreasure IslandThe Turn of the ScrewThe Adventures of Tom SawyerEmmaThe TrialA Selection of Short Stories by Edgar Allan PoeGrimm Fairy TalesThe AwakeningMrs DallowayGulliver's TravelsThe Castle of OtrantoSilas MarnerHard Times

Twelve-year-old Olivia is psychic! With her friend Sebastian's help, she creates a blog called Clairvoyant Claire on which she posts her predictions. But when Olivia posts her vision that a pirate treasure will be stolen, people do not believe her. But with a dramatic arrest her prediction turns out to be true. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Spellbound is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

The Fourth Dimension is an adventure story for young readers. The story takes place in New England, where the author also resides. The search for pirate treasure, the hunt and the chase, the work of the secret service, time travel, duels and intrigues, mutiny on a military tall ship, an extraordinary business venture and an ordinary computer, true friendship and betrayal: all are woven together in this gripping tale of adventure featuring Willie and his friends--kids living in our own time on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. This is the first book about Willie, Daniel, and Nancy. Further, even more exciting adventures await.

Fiche d'identité Nom : Zoé Zabbé. Classe : celle de madame Stéphanie. Langues parlées : le français et le pirate. Le mot le plus bizarre que j'ai entendu : « tasse-tasse-bol-A ». Ce que j'aime : chercher des trésors. Mon équipage : Olivier, Béatrice et Sandrine. Mon livre préféré : L'encyclopédie de la piraterie. L'épave d'un navire pirate a été retrouvée dans le fleuve Saint-Laurent. Voilà donc Zoé qui se met à rêver d'un trésor caché! En classe, madame Stéphanie est absente. Son remplaçant, monsieur Rocco, ressemble étrangement à un pirate. Tatouage, boucle d'oreille et barbe longue… Aucun doute possible, il en est un! Que fait-il à leur école? Son fabuleux trésor serait-il tout près? Pour le découvrir, Zoé et ses amis doivent résoudre trois énigmes. Ouf! Trouver le butin qui les rendra riches s'annonce plus difficile que prévu! Une série écrite par une maman et sa fille!

A tale of buccaneers and buried treasure to shiver yer timbers!In Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure, “X” marks the spot! Captain Billy Bones arrives at an innkeeper's lodge and tells young Jim Hawkins to keep a weather eye open for a one-legged seafaring man. But after several nefarious fellows show up, Jim is left with the map to buried treasure. All ages will enjoy this timeless tale of treachery and heroism that has shaped the modern image of pirates. Complete with full-color illustrations, this exciting volume in our Illustrated Classics series will be a welcome addition to any home library.

A mysterious seaman hides at a country inn; cut-throats raid a sleepy English village; suddenly, young Jim Hawkins becomes the owner of a map leading to a lost tropical island and a fortune in stolen gold. Three adventures — Jim, Squire Trelawney, and Dr. Livesey — set out to find the treasure. — But they trust the one they should most fear, Long John Silver. Charming, brave ruthless, murderous, Silver fills the squire's ship with pirates. And on the desolate, fever-infested island, the quest for gold becomes a deadly war of hide and seek. Desperate defenders against merciless killers battling over a cursed treasure won with blood, buried with blood, sought with blood. Incredible wealth that Jim and his friends can only claim... There are few novels which grip so thrillingly as those first read in childhood, and for me none which has quite matched the excitement of Robert Louis Stevenson's “Treasure Island'. —P. D. James It is a breathless journey and the closest thing to a real pirate adventure without an eye patch and a time machine... It is a unique work of genius. —Eoin Colfer Over “Treasure Island” I let my fire die in winter without knowing I was freezing. —J. M. Barrie “Treasure Island” [is] the realization of an ideal, that which is promised in its provocative and beckoning map; a vision not only of white skeletons but also green palm trees and sapphire seas. —G. K. Chesterton

After a long search, the Oliver family finds the sunken treasure ship they seek. But when they try to retrieve the fortune, a giant squid attacks! Can Samuel subdue the squid so his father and uncle can get the riches? And squid don't need gold! What is the monster really guarding? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Spellbound is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

“The House of Arden” is a 1908 children's novel written by English poet and author Edith Nesbit. The story revolves around Edred and Elfrida Arden, two children from a poor background who inherit an old, run-down castle and attempt to track down their lost family fortunes which would enable them to restore it to its former glory. Edith Nesbit (1858 – 1924) was an English poet and author. She is perhaps best remembered for her children's literature, publishing more than 60 such books under the name E. Nesbit. She was also a political activist and co-founded the Fabian Society, which had a significant influence on the Labour Party and British politics in general. Other notable works by this author include: “The Prophet's Mantle” (1885), “Something Wrong” (1886), and “The Marden Mystery” (1896). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

“New Treasure Seekers” is a 1904 novel for children by Edith Nesbit (1858 – 1924). Nesbit was a prolific and popular writer of children's literature, publishing more than 60 such books under the name E. Nesbit. She was also a political activist and co-founded the Fabian Society, which had a significant influence on the Labour Party and British politics in general. This fantastic story of a adventure and friendship is perfect bedtime reading material and would make for a fantastic addition to any family collection. Other notable works by this author include: “The Prophet's Mantle” (1885), “Something Wrong” (1886), and “The Marden Mystery” (1896). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

The U.S.A. is in danger... Only the Kidds can find the treasure that will save it!Bick, Beck, Storm and Tommy are stuck in Washington, D.C. without any priceless antiques to hunt--BORING! But everything changes when the Kidds uncover a dastardly conspiracy: a fake Bill of Rights!Now they're crisscrossing the country in a race to prove the document is a forgery. But the key to exposing the conspiracy may have been under their noses the whole time. And if they don't find it soon, the U.S.A. as we know it could be gone forever...

A fistful of bones and a mysterious treasure hunt—not quite what twelve-year-old Chicagoan Delta Wells is expecting when she arrives on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, to visit her grandparents for the summer! But when Pops tells her that his beloved Island History Museum may be demolished to make room for a golf resort, Delta visits the museum property and discovers a skeleton hidden in the marsh. The bones and a long-secret message from the past send Delta and her younger brother, Jax, on a race to unearth the island's secrets, save their grandfather's museum, and help complete a mission someone started more than 150 years ago.From the Civil War ruins of Hilton Head, to the site of the H. L. Hunley submarine in Charleston and the University of South Carolina's historic Horseshoe in Columbia, Delta and Jax's vacation is an exciting and educational adventure through history.

The fourth globe-trotting installment in the exciting Secret Agents Jack and Max Stalwart series, by beloved children's author Elizabeth Singer Hunt (author of the award-winning Secret Agent Jack Stalwart series). Now Jack teams up with his older brother Max to solve a thrilling California puzzle, using their special training as Global Protection Force agents.In the foothills of California's Sierra Nevada Mountains, an unbelievable discovery is made: $10 million in rare coins dating back to the California Gold Rush! Secret Agents Jack and Max Stalwart are sent to protect the treasure. But almost as soon as they arrive, it vanishes into thin air. Little do they know that the culprit is someone from Jack's past. Unfortunately for the brothers, the criminal isn't only after the loot. He wants revenge.

Roaming the Mediterranean Sea on sailboats and hunting down monsters is the only life seventeen-year-old Indi and his siblings have ever known. He never loved it, but now that his parents are gone—vanished during a hunt three months ago—it's harder and harder to fight his desire to escape. He's constantly battling his ferocious love for his siblings and the temptation of his parents'journal, which contains directions to a treasure that their parents hinted at. Maybe it's something valuable enough to distract Beleza from her mission to hunt down the monster that killed their parents. Something that would take the little kids away from the sea that's turning Oscar into a pirate and wasting Zulu's brilliant six-year-old mind. Something that could give Indi a normal life.Acclaimed author Hannah Moskowitz has reinvented yet another genre in this ridiculously propulsive epic that is part seafaring epic, part coming-of-age tale, and a totally warm-hearted story of a boy who loves his family and just wants to figure his own self out—if only the fate of the world weren't on his shoulders.

In the twelfth book in the New York Times–bestselling series, Amelia Bedelia heads to the beach, where her comical misunderstandings become adventures.With her cousin Jason and her best friend Alice by her side, she's ready to try surfing, explore Blackberry Island, and learn more about this pirate-obsessed beach town. And just when Amelia Bedelia thinks she's uncovered all of the town's secrets, she literally falls right into buried treasure!The Amelia Bedelia chapter books star Amelia Bedelia as a young girl and feature funny family and friendship stories just right for humorous read-alouds or beginner readers. The Amelia Bedelia books have sold more than 35 million copies since the iconic character was first introduced in 1963!

Chris and Carrie have the location of the lost treasure ship San Telmo.With their friend Professor Griffin and two slightly sketchy grad students, they're off to find it. Meanwhile, Maddison's dad has dragged her off to Nebraska, to consult with a retired police detective about the disappearance of an old college friend. And back at home; the FBI is going door to door. Deep Waters is book #4 from Treasure Hunters, an EPIC Press series, a division of ABDO.

Danny Leach's diamond is worth millions. His father has left it for him. The trouble is that his father has hidden it somewhere in the Monster Tunnels. The good thing is that Danny has Silas Potts and some of the Potty People to help him find it. There's a key and there's a puzzle that will lead to the diamond, but the key and the puzzle themselves have to be found first. Danny's also got his friends at the Potty People's school, both boys and girls, to help him. The Potty People believe that life should be fun, and at their school, with its potty teachers, the kids have fun while they learn. Danny's Uncle Archie would like to get his hands on the diamond for himself, and his evil stepmother, Caramella, is determined to have it. Everyone must be wary of the mechanical creatures in the Monster Tunnels. People say there are ghosts in there, too. The clues to finding the diamond are there for anyone to see and solve. Danny wants a proper home more than he wants the diamond. Will he find that, as well?