Treasure hunters

Author:  James Patterson & Chris Grabenstein
Illustrator: Juliana Neufeld
Publisher: New York: Little, Brown 2013
Series: Treasure hunters (James Patterson),1

Annotation: Four kids, Tommy, Storm, twins Bick and Beck, are forced to take over the treasure hunting family business when their father, professor Tom Kidd lost in the sea. They must follow the clues to be able to rescue their mother who was kidnapped before. In this adventure, they become face to face with pirates, killer surfers, unsavory middlemen, and rival treasure hunters. Who will they trust when they need help? 

This attention-grabbing, plot-driven and fast-paced adventure story is the first book of the Treasure hunters (James Patterson) series. 

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The quest for Aztec gold: Mexico

Author: Elizabeth Singer Hunt
Illustrator: Brian Williamson
Publisher: New York, N.Y.: Weinstein Books 2008
Series: Secret agent Jack Stalwart, 10

Annotation: Secret Agent Jack Stalwart has a new mission; travel to Mexico to hunt down a stolen map leading to hidden Aztec gold. When Jack finds himself trapped in the hands of one of the most treacherous treasure hunters in the world, he must act fast. Will Jack stop Callous Carl and his band of thieves before it is too late?

This attention grabbing spy fiction book combines secret agents and treasure hunters. 

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Oliver's travels: an Ohio adventure

Author: Cynthia Furlong Reynolds

Illustrator: Bruce Langton

Publisher: Ann Arbor, MI: Mitten Press 2008

Series: Oliver's travels, 1

Annotation: Oliver is a tiny mouse with big dreams. When his great-uncle gave him a piece of a very old treasure map, he decides to follow it through Ohio. After leaving safety and security behind him, he starts learning new things on this journey. He will discover the Ohio activities, symbols, and other facts.

This is the first in a series of four books.

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